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Wildfires near La Playa, Norte de Santander

La Playa is a municipality in Norte de Santander, Colombia — a land of Andean mountains, high plateaus and inter-Andean valleys. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around La Playa. Fires across Norte de Santander typically intensify in the December–March dry season and again in July–August, and are amplified in El Niño years.

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Wind7 km/h SE · gusts 38 km/h

Conditions shown are for Norte de Santander.

Current fires in La Playa

No significant fires are currently detected in La Playa.

Municipalities — Norte de Santander

← Norte de Santander Abrego Arboledas Bochalema Bucarasica Chinácota Chitagà Convención Cucutilla Cáchira Cácota Cúcuta Durania El Carmen El Tarra El Zulia Gramalote Hacarí Herrán La Esperanza Labateca Los Patios Lourdes Mutiscua Ocaña Pamplona Pamplonita Puerto Santander Ragonvalia Salazar San Calixto San Cayetano Santiago Sardinata Silos Teorama Tibú Toledo Villa Caro Villa Del Rosario

Wildfire season in La Playa

Fires across Norte de Santander, which La Playa 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 Norte de Santander 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 La Playa fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside La Playa itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. La Playa is one of 40 municipalities in Norte de Santander. It lies about 40 km NW of the centre of Norte de Santander. 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 La Playa right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside La Playa. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in La Playa?
Fires across Norte de Santander, which La Playa belongs to, typically intensify in the December–March dry season and again in July–August, and are amplified in El Niño years.
Where in Norte de Santander is La Playa?
La Playa lies about 40 km NW of the centre of Norte de Santander.
What area does the La Playa map cover?
It covers La Playa inside Norte de Santander. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the La Playa 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.