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Wildfires near Chiriguaná, Cesar

Chiriguaná 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 Chiriguaná. Fires across Cesar peak in the long December–April dry season and are sharply worsened by El Niño.

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Wind11 km/h SE · gusts 20 km/h

Conditions shown are for Cesar.

Current fires in Chiriguaná

No significant fires are currently detected in Chiriguaná.

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Wildfire season in Chiriguaná

Fires across Cesar, which Chiriguaná 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 Chiriguaná fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Chiriguaná itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Chiriguaná is one of 25 municipalities in Cesar. It lies about 12 km S 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 Chiriguaná right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Chiriguaná. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Chiriguaná?
Fires across Cesar, which Chiriguaná belongs to, peak in the long December–April dry season and are sharply worsened by El Niño.
Where in Cesar is Chiriguaná?
Chiriguaná lies about 12 km S of the centre of Cesar.
What area does the Chiriguaná map cover?
It covers Chiriguaná inside Cesar. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Chiriguaná 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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