Three ships allegedly on fire near Strait of Hormuz based on satellite heat signatures: see photos

Satellite imagery shows heat signatures, no official fire confirmation

Several social media users posted images claiming three ships were on fire in the Gulf of Oman, close to the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump returned from the G7 summit. Users noted that NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) map displayed three red blots approximately matching the location of the alleged fires

However, these thermal anomalies identified by FIRMS cannot confirm actual fires aboard vessels. The system detects heat signatures, such as wildfires, gas flares, or even cooking fires, but does not distinguish sources. Without independent verification from maritime or government authorities, it remains unclear whether the blots represent shipboard fires.



Also read: Israel-Iran war looming? US evacuates non-essential staff from middle-east, UK cautions ships in Gulf

Ambrey aware of incident, says not security-related

British maritime security firm Ambrey reported awareness of “an incident” approximately 22 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan, in the United Arab Emirates, near the Strait of Hormuz.

The company noted it was not “security-related” and did not offer further details on its nature or cause.

Local Iranian media suggested a collision between vessels, though this has not been independently confirmed.

Ambrey did not indicate whether the incident involved fire or damage. As of now, no official maritime authority or government agency has reported confirmed vessel fires in the region.