Captured by Copernicus Sentinel-2 on 11 January 2026, this image shows active wildfires near Lake Rivadavia in Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, observed from low Earth orbit.
This protected area is home to ancient Alerce trees (Fitzroya cupressoides), among the longest-living on Earth, with some standing for more than 3600 years. Fires like this pose a serious threat to a unique ecosystem.
Shown in false colour, the image highlights burned areas in brown, the active fire fronts in red and orange, and snow-covered regions in light blue, contrasted against white clouds.
From orbit, Earth-observing satellites help track wildfires in near-real time, delivering vital data to support emergency response and environmental protection on the ground.