Wildfire near Guadalupe Victoria (Sep 20)

An active wildfire is currently burning near Guadalupe Victoria, Mexico, having scorched 100 hectares, or approximately 247 acres, since it started on September 20, 2026. Despite its ongoing activity, satellite observations show a low heat intensity emanating from the front, indicating a slower release of peak fire radiative power. Surrounding the perimeter, the NASA FIRMS system has registered four heat detections over the past 48 hours, highlighting the localized spread of the fire in this geographic setting.

This incident unfolds during a broader national context where 1,330,869 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, a figure that remains 69% below the two-decade average. While the current fire activity in Guadalupe Victoria falls outside the region's typical fire season, which generally runs from March to June, it contributes to the cumulative annual burned area currently being monitored by authorities.