Wildfires near Mitú, Vaupés
Mitú is a municipality in Vaupés, Colombia — the Amazon rainforest and its southern agricultural frontier. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Mitú. Fires across Vaupés concentrate in the January–March dry season along the deforestation arc.
Conditions shown are for Vaupés.
Current fires in Mitú
No significant fires are currently detected in Mitú.
Municipalities — Vaupés
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Wildfire season in Mitú
Fires across Vaupés, which Mitú belongs to, concentrate in the January–March dry season along the deforestation arc. 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 Mitú fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Mitú itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Mitú is one of 7 municipalities in Vaupés. It lies about 59 km N of the centre of Vaupés. 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
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⚠️ 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.