Environmental
Anteater flees forest fire: Costa Rica has already recorded 100 wildfires so far in 2026
A surge in wildfires in Costa Rica leads to widespread forest destruction and wildlife displacement.
Costa Rica has recorded over 100 wildfires so far in 2026, a 330% increase compared to the same period in 2025. More than 10,000 hectares of land have been affected, with 12 active fires reported in Guanacaste. The situation has forced wildlife to flee, highlighted by video of an anteater escaping a blaze near Liberia. Authorities warn the dry season and human activity are major contributors to the escalating fire risk.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Date added
- 2026-04-02 10:17 UTC
- Added by
- gregoryamericaapdrmis
- Last updated
- 2026-04-02 10:17 UTC
- Source
- https://www.ticotimes.net
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