Started on Sep 14, 2026.
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Burning actively in Jamaica near the city of Lionel Town, a wildfire has scorched 100 hectares, equivalent to 247 acres, since it started on September 14, 2026. This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which coincides with the dry season.
Satellites monitoring the active front are picking up a low heat signature, while NASA FIRMS has recorded four heat detections in the past 48 hours, indicating the current spread of the fire in the area.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Jamaica for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 100 ha (247 acres) — about 1.0 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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