Palo Verde, a significant wetland area in Costa Rica, faces a recurring wildfire threat each summer. While lightning strikes can ignite fires, the primary cause is attributed to human activity. These fires are described as a “silent” but destructive force, consistently endangering the ecosystem. The area’s unique biodiversity and the wetland’s ecological importance are at risk due to these annual blazes. Authorities are working to address the issue, but the consistent human-caused ignition remains a major challenge. The situation highlights the vulnerability of crucial ecosystems to preventable disasters.