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Wildfires near Chimichagua, Cesar

Chimichagua is a municipality in Cesar, Colombia — the Caribbean coastal plains, wetlands and tropical dry forest. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Chimichagua. Fires across Cesar peak in the long December–April dry season and are sharply worsened by El Niño.

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Conditions shown are for Cesar.

Current fires in Chimichagua

No significant fires are currently detected in Chimichagua.

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Wildfire season in Chimichagua

Fires across Cesar, which Chimichagua belongs to, peak in the long December–April dry season and are sharply worsened by El Niño. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Cesar has been September. Higher temperatures, low humidity and wind make fires start and spread faster — check the fire-danger level before lighting any fire or working outdoors.

What the Chimichagua fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Chimichagua itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Chimichagua is one of 25 municipalities in Cesar. It lies about 39 km SW of the centre of Cesar. Detections come from NASA satellites and are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 123).

Frequently asked questions

Are there wildfires in Chimichagua right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Chimichagua. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Chimichagua?
Fires across Cesar, which Chimichagua belongs to, peak in the long December–April dry season and are sharply worsened by El Niño.
Where in Cesar is Chimichagua?
Chimichagua lies about 39 km SW of the centre of Cesar.
What area does the Chimichagua map cover?
It covers Chimichagua inside Cesar. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Chimichagua fire map official?
No. It republishes public satellite and official data and is not an emergency-warning service. In an emergency call 123.

⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS. They are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, gas flares, sun glint) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official emergency sources.

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