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Wildfires near Palermo, Huila

Palermo 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 Palermo. 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 Palermo

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Wildfire season in Palermo

Fires across Huila, which Palermo 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 Palermo fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Palermo itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Palermo is one of 37 municipalities in Huila. It lies about 17 km NE 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 Palermo right now?
Fires are currently detected inside Palermo: Neiva. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.
When is the wildfire season in Palermo?
Fires across Huila, which Palermo 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 Palermo?
Palermo lies about 17 km NE of the centre of Huila.
What area does the Palermo map cover?
It covers Palermo inside Huila. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Palermo 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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