Wildfire near Commune Chardonnieres
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from an active wildfire burning near Commune Chardonnieres, Haiti, where six recent thermal detections over the past 48 hours point to ongoing activity in the area.
First reported on July 30, 2026, the fire has grown to encompass 150 hectares, equivalent to 371 acres.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Haiti for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 150 ha (371 acres) — about 1.5 km².
Close to the tropics, fires tend to follow the dry season and are often linked to land-clearing rather than a single summer peak.
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