Wildfire near Barretal
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the active wildfire burning near Barretal, Mexico, where six recent heat detections highlight the ongoing spread of the front. Having started on September 7, 2026, the blaze has consumed 150 hectares, equivalent to 371 acres.
This incident unfolds during a broader national fire landscape where 1,313,463 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 70% below the two-decade average. While the country's typical fire season spans from March to June, this September active fire continues to demand monitoring in the region.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Mexico for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 150 ha (371 acres) — about 1.5 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in Mexico
Across Mexico, roughly 1,313,463 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 70% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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