Wildfire near Benito Juárez, Mexico (2026)

Wildfire near Benito Juárez — NASA satellite

Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS

The story so far

Burning for 85 days before finally coming to an end, a wildfire near Benito Juárez, Mexico, that started on August 1, 2026, has concluded its lengthy run. Throughout the duration of the incident, satellites tracked a low heat intensity from the fire front, reflecting the relatively subdued nature of the burning during its extended tenure.

While this fire consumed an estimated 100 hectares, equivalent to 247 acres, the broader national landscape has experienced a quieter than average season. So far in 2026, a total of 1,343,963 hectares have burned across the country, marking a substantial 69 percent decrease below the two-decade average. Typically, the region experiences its most active fire season between March and June.

In context

This wildfire burned in Mexico for 2 days. In total it burned about 100 ha (247 acres) — around 1.0 km². That size is an estimate from satellite hotspots, not a measured area.

Close to the tropics, fires tend to follow the dry season and are often linked to land-clearing rather than a single summer peak.