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Wildfires near Pacoa (Cor. Departamental), Vaupés

Pacoa (Cor. Departamental) 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 Pacoa (Cor. Departamental). Fires across Vaupés concentrate in the January–March dry season along the deforestation arc.

Fire danger—
Active fires0
Wind5 km/h SE · gusts 16 km/h

Conditions shown are for Vaupés.

Current fires in Pacoa (Cor. Departamental)

No significant fires are currently detected in Pacoa (Cor. Departamental).

Municipalities — Vaupés

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Wildfire season in Pacoa (Cor. Departamental)

Fires across Vaupés, which Pacoa (Cor. Departamental) 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 Pacoa (Cor. Departamental) fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Pacoa (Cor. Departamental) itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Pacoa (Cor. Departamental) is one of 7 municipalities in Vaupés. It lies about 77 km W 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

Are there wildfires in Pacoa (Cor. Departamental) right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Pacoa (Cor. Departamental). This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Pacoa (Cor. Departamental)?
Fires across Vaupés, which Pacoa (Cor. Departamental) belongs to, concentrate in the January–March dry season along the deforestation arc.
Where in Vaupés is Pacoa (Cor. Departamental)?
Pacoa (Cor. Departamental) lies about 77 km W of the centre of Vaupés.
What area does the Pacoa (Cor. Departamental) map cover?
It covers Pacoa (Cor. Departamental) inside Vaupés. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Pacoa (Cor. Departamental) 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.