Wildfire near Cruillas
Started on Sep 1, 2026.
Mexico todayLiveSatellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
A moderate-intensity blaze is actively burning near Cruillas, Mexico, having consumed 100 hectares (247 acres) since it started on September 1, 2026. Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the front, alongside four thermal detections recorded in the surrounding area over the past 48 hours, indicating the current spread of the active fire.
This incident unfolds during an atypical timeframe for the region, as the local typical fire season normally runs from March to June. Despite this out-of-season activity, the broader national landscape reflects a quieter year for fire activity. Across the country, 1,306,066 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a significant 70 percent decrease below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Mexico for 2 days. In total it burned about 100 ha (247 acres) — around 1.0 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 1,318,451 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 69% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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