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Wildfires near Armero, Tolima

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

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Conditions shown are for Tolima.

Current fires in Armero

No significant fires are currently detected in Armero.

Municipalities — Tolima

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Wildfire season in Armero

Fires across Tolima, which Armero 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 Tolima 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 Armero fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Armero itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Armero is one of 47 municipalities in Tolima. It lies about 109 km N of the centre of Tolima. 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 Armero right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Armero. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Armero?
Fires across Tolima, which Armero belongs to, typically intensify in the December–March dry season and again in July–August, and are amplified in El Niño years.
Where in Tolima is Armero?
Armero lies about 109 km N of the centre of Tolima.
What area does the Armero map cover?
It covers Armero inside Tolima. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Armero 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.