Wildfire near Coyllurqui

An active wildfire consuming 300 hectares (741 acres) near Coyllurqui, Peru, has ignited intense heat signatures detected by satellites, reflecting the fierce combustion along the active front since the blaze began on October 2, 2026. Monitoring systems have logged 12 heat detections in the past 48 hours alone, underscoring the rapid cluster of thermal anomalies spreading across the landscape during the region's typical dry season.

This incident unfolds against a broader national backdrop of relatively suppressed fire activity. Across the country, 252,715 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a notable 73 percent decrease compared to the two-decade average.