Wildfire near Punta de Mata
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning near the Venezuelan city of Punta de Mata, an active wildfire has consumed 430 hectares, equivalent to 1,063 acres, since it started on July 22, 2026.
Satellites monitoring the active front report a moderate heat intensity alongside 30 thermal detections over the past 48 hours, signaling the current spread of the fire.
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