Wildfires near Ricaurte, Nariño
Ricaurte is a municipality in Nariño, Colombia — the humid Pacific lowlands and the rain-soaked western Andean slopes. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Ricaurte. Fires across Nariño are less frequent in this very wet region but rise during dry spells and El Niño years.
Conditions shown are for Nariño.
Current fires in Ricaurte
No significant fires are currently detected in Ricaurte.
Municipalities — Nariño
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Wildfire season in Ricaurte
Fires across Nariño, which Ricaurte belongs to, are less frequent in this very wet region but rise during dry spells and El Niño years. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Nariño 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 Ricaurte fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Ricaurte itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Ricaurte is one of 63 municipalities in Nariño. It lies about 28 km S of the centre of Nariño. 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
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⚠️ 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.