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Wildfires near Güepsa, Santander

Güepsa is a municipality in Santander, Colombia — a land of Andean mountains, high plateaus and inter-Andean valleys. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Güepsa. Fires across 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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Active fires0
Wind2 km/h NE · gusts 17 km/h

Conditions shown are for Santander.

Current fires in Güepsa

No significant fires are currently detected in Güepsa.

Municipalities — Santander

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Wildfire season in Güepsa

Fires across Santander, which Güepsa 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 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 Güepsa fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Güepsa itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Güepsa is one of 87 municipalities in Santander. It lies about 74 km S of the centre of 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 Güepsa right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Güepsa. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Güepsa?
Fires across Santander, which Güepsa belongs to, typically intensify in the December–March dry season and again in July–August, and are amplified in El Niño years.
Where in Santander is Güepsa?
Güepsa lies about 74 km S of the centre of Santander.
What area does the Güepsa map cover?
It covers Güepsa inside Santander. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Güepsa 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.