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Wildfires near San Juan Del Cesar, La Guajira

San Juan Del Cesar is a municipality in La Guajira, Colombia — the Caribbean coastal plains, wetlands and tropical dry forest. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around San Juan Del Cesar. Fires across La Guajira peak in the long December–April dry season and are sharply worsened by El Niño.

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Wind8 km/h E · gusts 20 km/h

Conditions shown are for La Guajira.

Current fires in San Juan Del Cesar

No significant fires are currently detected in San Juan Del Cesar.

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Wildfire season in San Juan Del Cesar

Fires across La Guajira, which San Juan Del Cesar belongs to, peak in the long December–April dry season and are sharply worsened by El Niño. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in La Guajira has been September. 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 San Juan Del Cesar fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside San Juan Del Cesar itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. San Juan Del Cesar is one of 15 municipalities in La Guajira. It lies about 117 km SW of the centre of La Guajira. 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 San Juan Del Cesar right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside San Juan Del Cesar. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in San Juan Del Cesar?
Fires across La Guajira, which San Juan Del Cesar belongs to, peak in the long December–April dry season and are sharply worsened by El Niño.
Where in La Guajira is San Juan Del Cesar?
San Juan Del Cesar lies about 117 km SW of the centre of La Guajira.
What area does the San Juan Del Cesar map cover?
It covers San Juan Del Cesar inside La Guajira. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the San Juan Del Cesar 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.