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Wednesday, Feb 05, 2025

Costa Rica on High Alert for Forest Fires Amid Cold Front

SINAC issues warnings as adverse weather conditions heighten risk of rapid fire spread.
The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) of Costa Rica has issued a pressing alert regarding significant forest fire risks following the onset of a cold front impacting the nation.

According to SINAC's National Fire Management Program, current weather conditions are prime for accelerating the spread of forest fires, prompting urgent advisories to prevent potential environmental damage.

The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) has highlighted that the northern and central regions of Costa Rica are experiencing severe wind conditions, with gusts approaching 88 km/h in northern Guanacaste and between 40 km/h to 70 km/h within the Central Valley.

These wind conditions can dramatically accelerate the spread of fires, warned SINAC officials, thereby elevating the risk to wildlife and vegetation.

“Windy weather is particularly hazardous, as it facilitates the swift spread of fires; therefore, any spark could rapidly turn into a forest fire, causing significant harm to plants and animals,” SINAC cautioned the public.

Accordingly, citizens are urged to abstain from any fire-related activities.

Furthermore, SINAC emphasizes the requirement for landowners—who need to use fire for agricultural undertakings—to seek appropriate permits from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and to strictly observe all established safety protocols.

Historical data underscores the urgency of this alert, as the 2024 forest fire season was noted as the most intense over the past ten years.

The Costa Rican Fire Department recorded 141 fire-related emergencies, resulting in the burning of 27,865 hectares of land.

The peak of this intense season occurred in March, with emergency fires being logged every 8 minutes, contrasting sharply with the typical frequency of one event every 20 minutes.

The 2024 statistics reveal a nearly threefold increase in fire emergencies compared to 2023, with the province of Guanacaste being the hardest hit, suffering 92 fires.

This number surpassed the records documented over the prior nine years combined.

A significant factor in these incidents stemmed from non-compliance by individuals disregarding advisories from SINAC personnel, which led to unauthorized fires that posed serious threats both to the natural environment and personal safety.

This confluence of meteorological factors and human negligence has placed Costa Rica in a precarious position as the country seeks to mitigate the risks posed by these fires, urging citizens to act responsibly and adhere to all guidelines set forth by the authorities.
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