Wildfires near Chaparral, Tolima

Chaparral 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 Chaparral. Fires across Tolima typically intensify in the December–March dry season and again in July–August, and are amplified in El Niño years.

Fire danger—

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Conditions shown are for Tolima.

Current fires in Chaparral

Municipalities — Tolima

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Wildfire season in Chaparral

Fires across Tolima, which Chaparral 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 Chaparral fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Chaparral itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Chaparral is one of 47 municipalities in Tolima. It lies about 55 km SW 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 Chaparral right now?

Fires are currently detected inside Chaparral: Chaparral and Roncesvalles. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.

When is the wildfire season in Chaparral?

Fires across Tolima, which Chaparral 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 Chaparral?

Chaparral lies about 55 km SW of the centre of Tolima.

What area does the Chaparral map cover?

It covers Chaparral inside Tolima. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the Chaparral 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.

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