Wildfires in San Andrés and Providencia, Colombia
San Andrés and Providencia is a department of Colombia — the Caribbean coastal plains, wetlands and tropical dry forest. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across San Andrés and Providencia, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here peak in the long December–April dry season and are sharply worsened by El Niño. Its capital is San Andrés. Other main centres include Providencia.
Current fires in San Andrés and Providencia
No significant fires are currently detected in San Andrés and Providencia.
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Wildfire season in San Andrés and Providencia
Wildfires across San Andrés and Providencia peak in the long December–April dry season and are sharply worsened by El Niño. 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 Andrés and Providencia fire map shows
Every fire on this page is an automatic heat detection from NASA satellites (VIIRS and MODIS), grouped into fire events and updated continuously; where official national sources publish data, it is shown alongside. San Andrés and Providencia groups 2 municipalities; open any of them for its local map. Satellite detections 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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Is the San Andrés and Providencia fire map official?
⚠️ 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.