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Wildfires near Altamira, Huila

Altamira is a municipality in Huila, Colombia — a land of Andean mountains, high plateaus and inter-Andean valleys. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Altamira. Fires across Huila typically intensify in the December–March dry season and again in July–August, and are amplified in El Niño years.

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Conditions shown are for Huila.

Current fires in Altamira

No significant fires are currently detected in Altamira.

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Wildfire season in Altamira

Fires across Huila, which Altamira belongs to, typically intensify in the December–March dry season and again in July–August, and are amplified in El Niño years. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Huila has been October. 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 Altamira fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Altamira itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Altamira is one of 37 municipalities in Huila. It lies about 83 km S of the centre of Huila. 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 Altamira right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Altamira. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Altamira?
Fires across Huila, which Altamira belongs to, typically intensify in the December–March dry season and again in July–August, and are amplified in El Niño years.
Where in Huila is Altamira?
Altamira lies about 83 km S of the centre of Huila.
What area does the Altamira map cover?
It covers Altamira inside Huila. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Altamira 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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