Wildfire map – Colombia
Wildfires in Colombia today: live map
Heat spots detected today in Colombia
NASA satellites have detected 85 heat spots in Colombia in the last 24 hours, across 20 regions. Updated at 22:00 (local time).
Estado Apure
14- Parroquia Cunaviche 10.3 MW 17/10 17:58 UTC
- Parroquia Guachara 8.0 MW 17/10 17:58 UTC
- Parroquia Elorza 7.4 MW 17/10 17:58 UTC
- Parroquia Cunaviche 7.0 MW 17/10 17:58 UTC
- Parroquia Guachara 6.2 MW 17/10 17:58 UTC
+9 more hotspots in this region
Huila
12- Huila 19.0 MW 17/10 18:53 UTC
- Huila 12.1 MW 17/10 18:53 UTC
- Huila 8.9 MW 17/10 17:58 UTC
- Huila 8.9 MW 17/10 17:58 UTC
- Huila 8.6 MW 17/10 18:53 UTC
+7 more hotspots in this region
Estado Falcón
9- Parroquia Cabure 10.7 MW 17/10 18:00 UTC
- Municipio Unión 6.8 MW 17/10 18:00 UTC
- Parroquia Cardón 5.5 MW 17/10 06:10 UTC
- Parroquia Cardón 5.2 MW 17/10 06:54 UTC
- Punto Fijo 4.9 MW 17/10 06:54 UTC
+4 more hotspots in this region
Meta
8- Meta 7.6 MW 17/10 18:53 UTC
- Meta 6.2 MW 17/10 18:36 UTC
- Meta 5.7 MW 17/10 17:58 UTC
- Meta 5.4 MW 17/10 18:36 UTC
- Meta 4.5 MW 17/10 18:53 UTC
+3 more hotspots in this region
Estado Lara
7- Parroquia Aguedo Felipe Alvarado 9.4 MW 17/10 18:36 UTC
- Parroquia Cecilio Zubillaga 8.2 MW 17/10 18:36 UTC
- Parroquia El Blanco 4.7 MW 17/10 18:38 UTC
- Parroquia Cecilio Zubillaga 4.2 MW 17/10 18:36 UTC
- Parroquia Las Mercedes 4.1 MW 17/10 18:36 UTC
+2 more hotspots in this region
Cundinamarca
6- Cundinamarca 8.0 MW 17/10 18:56 UTC
- Cundinamarca 6.8 MW 17/10 18:56 UTC
- Cundinamarca 5.4 MW 17/10 18:36 UTC
- Cundinamarca 5.1 MW 17/10 18:56 UTC
- Cundinamarca 4.8 MW 17/10 17:58 UTC
+1 more hotspots in this region
Other areas
6- Parroquia El Calvario 12.0 MW 17/10 18:00 UTC
- Parroquia El Calvario 7.1 MW 17/10 18:00 UTC
- Parroquia San José 6.6 MW 17/10 18:36 UTC
- Parroquia Sosa 3.5 MW 17/10 18:00 UTC
- Sosa 3.2 MW 17/10 18:36 UTC
+1 more hotspots in this region
Tolima
5- Tolima 6.9 MW 17/10 18:36 UTC
- Tolima 6.8 MW 17/10 18:56 UTC
- Tolima 6.6 MW 17/10 18:36 UTC
- Tolima 4.9 MW 17/10 18:36 UTC
- Tolima 3.3 MW 17/10 18:36 UTC
Cauca
4- Cauca 4.9 MW 17/10 21:01 UTC
- Cauca 3.5 MW 17/10 18:56 UTC
- Cauca 3.4 MW 17/10 18:53 UTC
- Cauca 3.4 MW 17/10 18:53 UTC
Estado Zulia
3- Parroquia Eleazar López Contreras 10.0 MW 17/10 18:00 UTC
- Parroquia Urdaneta 5.5 MW 17/10 18:38 UTC
- Parroquia Urdaneta 3.9 MW 17/10 18:38 UTC
Estado Portuguesa
2- Municipio Turén 6.7 MW 17/10 18:00 UTC
- Municipio Turén 3.8 MW 17/10 18:00 UTC
Guainía
1- Guainía 15.5 MW 17/10 17:58 UTC
Boyacá
1- Boyacá 8.1 MW 17/10 17:58 UTC
Cesar
1- Cesar 6.1 MW 17/10 18:00 UTC
La Guajira
1- La Guajira 5.5 MW 17/10 18:00 UTC
NASA FIRMS data (VIIRS/MODIS). Detections may include agricultural burning or industrial sources; for official information check each country's civil protection authorities.
Frequently asked questions – Wildfires in Colombia, real-time map
On this page you'll find answers about wildfires today, the Colombia wildfire map, NASA FIRMS (VIIRS/MODIS) data, FRP and detection confidence.
How do I read the real-time wildfire map?
Each point (hotspot) represents a thermal anomaly detected by satellites. From the filters panel you can select the time range (up to 5 days), the confidence level (low, medium, high) and the FRP threshold.
What is the difference between VIIRS and MODIS?
VIIRS (NOAA-20 and Suomi NPP) has a resolution of ~375 m and allows more precise locations; MODIS operates at ~1 km and offers broad historical coverage.
What is FRP (Fire Radiative Power)?
FRP measures the energy radiated by the fire (MW). High values indicate intense fires; low values may correspond to smaller sources.
What does the confidence level mean?
It is a confidence indicator: "high" = higher probability of a real fire; "low" = greater uncertainty. Filtering by "high" reduces false positives.
Source and frequency of the data
The data comes from NASA FIRMS. Updates depend on the orbital passes and atmospheric conditions. The page updates automatically.
Searching by department (quick guide)
The map covers the whole national territory. Use zoom and pan to focus on an area. Departments covered:
- Antioquia
- Cundinamarca
- Valle del Cauca
- Santander
- Bolívar
- Tolima
- Huila
- Meta
- Cauca
- Nariño
- Córdoba
- Cesar
Prevention and behaviour
Avoid burning during dry seasons; do not throw away cigarette butts; keep your property's perimeter clear. If you see smoke or flames, do not approach and contact the authorities.
Using it from a smartphone
The site is optimised for mobile. You can "Add to Home Screen" for quick access.
⚠️ Official channels – Colombia
For official information on wildfires, see:
⚠️ Disclaimer
This site is an informational tool based on third-party data (NASA FIRMS, OSM) subject to delays and limitations. It does not constitute an official alerting system. For emergencies, refer to the official channels of the UNGRD.
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