Wildfires near Papunaua(cor. Departamental), Vaupés

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

Fire danger—

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Wind5 km/h SE · gusts 16 km/h

Conditions shown are for Vaupés.

Current fires in Papunaua(cor. Departamental)

No significant fires are currently detected in Papunaua(cor. Departamental).

Municipalities — Vaupés

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Wildfire season in Papunaua(cor. Departamental)

Fires across Vaupés, which Papunaua(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 Papunaua(cor. Departamental) fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Papunaua(cor. Departamental) itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Papunaua(cor. Departamental) is one of 7 municipalities in Vaupés. It lies about 159 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

Are there wildfires in Papunaua(cor. Departamental) right now?

No significant fires are currently detected inside Papunaua(cor. Departamental). This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.

When is the wildfire season in Papunaua(cor. Departamental)?

Fires across Vaupés, which Papunaua(cor. Departamental) belongs to, concentrate in the January–March dry season along the deforestation arc.

Where in Vaupés is Papunaua(cor. Departamental)?

Papunaua(cor. Departamental) lies about 159 km N of the centre of Vaupés.

What area does the Papunaua(cor. Departamental) map cover?

It covers Papunaua(cor. Departamental) inside Vaupés. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the Papunaua(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.

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