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Wildfires near Oporapa, Huila

Oporapa 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 Oporapa. 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 Oporapa

No significant fires are currently detected in Oporapa.

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Wildfire season in Oporapa

Fires across Huila, which Oporapa 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 Oporapa fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Oporapa itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Oporapa is one of 37 municipalities in Huila. It lies about 99 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 Oporapa right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Oporapa. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Oporapa?
Fires across Huila, which Oporapa 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 Oporapa?
Oporapa lies about 99 km SW of the centre of Huila.
What area does the Oporapa map cover?
It covers Oporapa inside Huila. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Oporapa 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.