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Wildfires near Ayapel, Córdoba

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

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Wind8 km/h NW · gusts 16 km/h

Conditions shown are for Córdoba.

Current fires in Ayapel

No significant fires are currently detected in Ayapel.

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Wildfire season in Ayapel

Fires across Córdoba, which Ayapel 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 Córdoba 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 Ayapel fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Ayapel itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Ayapel is one of 30 municipalities in Córdoba. It lies about 71 km SE of the centre of Córdoba. 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 Ayapel right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Ayapel. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Ayapel?
Fires across Córdoba, which Ayapel belongs to, peak in the long December–April dry season and are sharply worsened by El Niño.
Where in Córdoba is Ayapel?
Ayapel lies about 71 km SE of the centre of Córdoba.
What area does the Ayapel map cover?
It covers Ayapel inside Córdoba. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Ayapel 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.