Colombia
Colombia
See the live fire map of Colombia

Wildfires near Istmina, Chocó

Istmina is a municipality in Chocó, Colombia — the humid Pacific lowlands and the rain-soaked western Andean slopes. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Istmina. Fires across Chocó are less frequent in this very wet region but rise during dry spells and El Niño years.

Fire danger—
Active fires0
Wind3 km/h SW · gusts 16 km/h

Conditions shown are for Chocó.

Current fires in Istmina

No significant fires are currently detected in Istmina.

Municipalities — Chocó

← Chocó Acandí Alto Baudó (Pie De Pato) Atrato (Yuto) Bagadó Bajo Baudó (Pizarro) Bojayá (Bellavista) Carmen Del Darién (Curbaradó) Condoto Cértegui El Cantón Del San Pablo (Managrú) El Carmen El Litoral Del San Juán (Docordó) Juradó Lloró Medio Atrato (Beté) Medio Baudó(boca De Pepé) Medio San Juan (Andagoya) Nóvita Quibdó Rio Iró (Santa Rita) Rio Quito (Paimadó) Riosucio San José Del Palmar Sipí Tadó Unguía Unión Panamericana ( Animas)

Wildfire season in Istmina

Fires across Chocó, which Istmina belongs to, are less frequent in this very wet region but rise during dry spells and El Niño years. 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 Istmina fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Istmina itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Istmina is one of 28 municipalities in Chocó. It lies about 165 km S of the centre of Chocó. 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 Istmina right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Istmina. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Istmina?
Fires across Chocó, which Istmina belongs to, are less frequent in this very wet region but rise during dry spells and El Niño years.
Where in Chocó is Istmina?
Istmina lies about 165 km S of the centre of Chocó.
What area does the Istmina map cover?
It covers Istmina inside Chocó. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Istmina 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.

🗺️ Map🔥 Active fires🗂️ Regions