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Wildfires near Elías, Huila

Elías 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 Elías. 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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Wind14 km/h SW · gusts 39 km/h

Conditions shown are for Huila.

Current fires in Elías

No significant fires are currently detected in Elías.

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Wildfire season in Elías

Fires across Huila, which Elías 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 Elías fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Elías itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Elías is one of 37 municipalities in Huila. It lies about 98 km SW 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 Elías right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Elías. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Elías?
Fires across Huila, which Elías 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 Elías?
Elías lies about 98 km SW of the centre of Huila.
What area does the Elías map cover?
It covers Elías inside Huila. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Elías 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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