Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
The story so far
Summary written on Sep 15, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.
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 burned in Jamaica for 2 days. In total it burned about 100 ha (247 acres) — around 1.0 km². That size is an estimate from satellite hotspots, not a measured area.
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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