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Wildfires near Ataco, Tolima

Ataco 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 Ataco. 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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Wind9 km/h SE · gusts 25 km/h

Conditions shown are for Tolima.

Current fires in Ataco

Municipalities — Tolima

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Wildfire season in Ataco

Fires across Tolima, which Ataco 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 Ataco fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Ataco itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Ataco is one of 47 municipalities in Tolima. It lies about 76 km S 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 Ataco right now?
Fires are currently detected inside Ataco: Natagaima. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.
When is the wildfire season in Ataco?
Fires across Tolima, which Ataco 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 Ataco?
Ataco lies about 76 km S of the centre of Tolima.
What area does the Ataco map cover?
It covers Ataco inside Tolima. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Ataco 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.