# Forest fires in Colombia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/forest-fires-in-colombia
> Updated: 2026-09-10T22:31:32.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Colombia is managing 25 active forest fires across multiple departments, including Tolima, Nariño, Antioquia, Huila, Quindío, Cundinamarca, Norte de Santander, and Santander. The fires have affected more than 1,000 hectares of land.

The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (Ungrd) reports that high temperatures from the El Niño phenomenon and dry conditions are facilitating the rapid spread of flames. This emergency follows a major earthquake that occurred eight days prior. In Tolima, the situation is severe with over 30 active fires reported, prompting Governor Adriana Magali Matiz to declare a state of departmental public calamity.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Ecuador battles seven active forest fires across five provinces

Ecuador is battling seven active forest fires across five provinces, including Azuay, amid a dry season that has complicated emergency response efforts in mountainous areas.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecuador-battles-seven-active-forest-fires-across-five-provinces

### 2026-08-16: Colombia battles 25 active forest fires across multiple regions

Colombia is battling 25 active forest fires affecting over 1,000 hectares, complicating recovery efforts following a recent earthquake and driven by El Niño-related heat.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-battles-25-active-forest-fires-across-multiple-regions

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Cite as: Forest fires in Colombia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/forest-fires-in-colombia