Published: June 2, 2026 • 9:31 AM IST · Updated: June 2, 2026 • 11:50 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Fire’s Footprint on Santa…
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A thin, bright orange line runs along the burned area, indicating the active fire front.
NASA Earth Observatory / Lauren Dauphin A false-color image of Santa Rosa Island from May 24, 2026, shows a reddish-brown burned area spanning the eastern third of the island.
NASA Earth Observatory / Lauren Dauphin...
Published June 2, 2026.
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A thin, bright orange line runs along the burned area, indicating the active fire front.
NASA Earth Observatory / Lauren Dauphin A false-color image of Santa Rosa Island from May 24, 2026, shows a reddish-brown burned area spanning the eastern third of the island.
NASA Earth Observatory / Lauren Dauphin May 16, 2026 May 24, 2026 A false-color image of Santa Rosa Island from May 16, 2026, shows a dark-brown burned area toward the bottom-right.
A thin, bright orange line runs along the burned area, indicating the active fire front.
NASA Earth Observatory / Lauren Dauphin A false-color image of Santa Rosa Island from May 24, 2026, shows a reddish-brown burned area spanning the eastern third of the island.