Fire in the ‘Galapagos of North America’ Risks Species Found Nowhere Else
A wildfire on Santa Rosa Island, part of California's Channel Islands, has burned over 16,000 acres. This area is home to many unique species, some of which are found nowhere else in the world. The fire, which is believed to be human-caused, is currently under investigation by the National Park Service.
- ▪The wildfire has consumed nearly a third of Santa Rosa Island.
- ▪Santa Rosa Island is largely uninhabited but rich in wildlife and plant species.
- ▪The fire started last Friday and is being investigated for its human-caused origins.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 23:58:12 +0000 |
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Today's Climate Fire in the ‘Galapagos of North America’ Risks Species Found Nowhere Else The Channel Islands are home to hundreds of unique species, and an unchecked blaze is tearing through one of the archipelago’s most untouched lands. <img width="150" height="150" src="https://insideclimatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Kiley-Price-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://insideclimatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Kiley-Price-150x150.jpg 150w, https://insideclimatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Kiley-Price-300x300.jpg 300w, https://insideclimatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Kiley-Price-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://insideclimatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Kiley-Price-768x769.jpg 768w,…
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