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A fierce fire tore through Guanaja, a scenic Caribbean island in Honduras, on October 2, engulfing 40 homes and displacing hundreds of residents. Helicopters from the Honduran Air Force raced to battle the flames as locals scrambled to evacuate, with many seeking temporary shelter.
Authorities are still probing the cause of the blaze, which spread rapidly across the island’s dense vegetation and wooden housing. The disaster has left communities in shock, highlighting vulnerabilities in fire response for remote islands.
Guanaja, part of the Bay Islands, is a popular eco-tourism hotspot known for its coral reefs and lush landscapes—making this incident a stark reminder of climate risks. No casualties have been reported, but recovery efforts are expected to take months.
Helicopters from the Honduran Air Force raced to battle the flames as locals scrambled to evacuate, with many seeking temporary shelter.
The disaster has left communities in shock, highlighting vulnerabilities in fire response for remote islands.
No casualties have been reported, but recovery efforts are expected to take months.
