Wildfire near Tower Hill
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning actively in Jamaica near the city of Tower Hill, a 100-hectare (247-acre) wildfire that started on August 16, 2026, is currently producing a moderate heat signature according to satellite data. The ongoing fire activity occurs against the backdrop of the region's typical fire season, which coincides with the dry season.
Surrounding the active incident, satellites have detected six thermal anomalies over the past 48 hours, illustrating the current extent of the fire front as it continues to burn 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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