Wildfire near Palenque
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 the active wildfire burning near Palenque, Cuba, which has scorched 250 hectares (618 acres) since it started on August 22, 2026.
With 12 heat detections logged over the last 48 hours, the sensor data points to ongoing activity as the fire continues to progress within the region.
This incident unfolds during the typical fire season in Cuba, which spans the warm, dry months roughly from May to October.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Cuba for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 250 ha (618 acres) — about 2.5 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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