Started on Sep 22, 2026.
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Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Burning near Kancabchén in Mexico, an active wildfire spanning 180 hectares (445 acres) has been tracked since it started on September 22, 2026. Orbiting satellites are currently picking up a moderate heat signature from the active front, while registering seven distinct thermal detections over the past 48 hours that outline the current spread of the fire in the region.
This incident unfolds during a broader national fire year that stands well below historical norms. Across the country, 1,333,497 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a 69 percent decrease compared to the two-decade average. This current activity arrives outside the area's typical fire season, which generally runs from March to June.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Mexico for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 180 ha (445 acres) — about 1.8 km².
Close to the tropics, fires tend to follow the dry season and are often linked to land-clearing rather than a single summer peak.
The bigger picture in Mexico
Across Mexico, roughly 1,333,497 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 69% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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