Wildfires in Vichada, Colombia
Vichada is a department of Colombia — the Orinoco savannas (los Llanos) and gallery forest. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Vichada, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here peak in the December–March dry season, when the savanna grasses cure and burn easily. Its capital is Puerto Carreño. Other main centres include La Primavera and Cumaribo.
Current fires in Vichada
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Wildfire season in Vichada
Wildfires across Vichada peak in the December–March dry season, when the savanna grasses cure and burn easily. 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 Vichada fire map shows
Every fire on this page is an automatic heat detection from NASA satellites (VIIRS and MODIS), grouped into fire events and updated continuously; where official national sources publish data, it is shown alongside. Vichada groups 4 municipalities; open any of them for its local map. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 123).
Frequently asked questions
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Is the Vichada fire map official?
⚠️ 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.