Wildfires near Puerto Leguízamo, Putumayo

Puerto Leguízamo is a municipality in Putumayo, Colombia — the Amazon rainforest and its southern agricultural frontier. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Puerto Leguízamo. Fires across Putumayo concentrate in the January–March dry season along the deforestation arc.

Fire danger—

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Conditions shown are for Putumayo.

Current fires in Puerto Leguízamo

No significant fires are currently detected in Puerto Leguízamo.

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Wildfire season in Puerto Leguízamo

Fires across Putumayo, which Puerto Leguízamo belongs to, concentrate in the January–March dry season along the deforestation arc. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Putumayo 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 Puerto Leguízamo fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Puerto Leguízamo itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Puerto Leguízamo is one of 13 municipalities in Putumayo. It lies about 111 km SE of the centre of Putumayo. 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 Puerto Leguízamo right now?

No significant fires are currently detected inside Puerto Leguízamo. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.

When is the wildfire season in Puerto Leguízamo?

Fires across Putumayo, which Puerto Leguízamo belongs to, concentrate in the January–March dry season along the deforestation arc.

Where in Putumayo is Puerto Leguízamo?

Puerto Leguízamo lies about 111 km SE of the centre of Putumayo.

What area does the Puerto Leguízamo map cover?

It covers Puerto Leguízamo inside Putumayo. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the Puerto Leguízamo 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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