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Wildfires near San Miguel (La Dorada), Putumayo

San Miguel (La Dorada) 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 San Miguel (La Dorada). Fires across Putumayo concentrate in the January–March dry season along the deforestation arc.

Fire danger—
Active fires0
Wind5 km/h SW · gusts 16 km/h

Conditions shown are for Putumayo.

Current fires in San Miguel (La Dorada)

No significant fires are currently detected in San Miguel (La Dorada).

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Wildfire season in San Miguel (La Dorada)

Fires across Putumayo, which San Miguel (La Dorada) 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 San Miguel (La Dorada) fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside San Miguel (La Dorada) itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. San Miguel (La Dorada) is one of 13 municipalities in Putumayo. It lies about 116 km W 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 San Miguel (La Dorada) right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside San Miguel (La Dorada). This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in San Miguel (La Dorada)?
Fires across Putumayo, which San Miguel (La Dorada) belongs to, concentrate in the January–March dry season along the deforestation arc.
Where in Putumayo is San Miguel (La Dorada)?
San Miguel (La Dorada) lies about 116 km W of the centre of Putumayo.
What area does the San Miguel (La Dorada) map cover?
It covers San Miguel (La Dorada) inside Putumayo. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the San Miguel (La Dorada) 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.