Wildfire near San Fernando (Sep 10)
Started on Sep 10, 2026.
Mexico todayLiveSatellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
A moderate heat signature picked up by satellites highlights the ongoing activity of an active wildfire burning near San Fernando, Mexico. Spanning 130 hectares (321 acres) since it began on September 10, 2026, the fire continues to be monitored as five heat detections have been registered nearby over the past 48 hours, indicating the extent of the spread in the area.
While this incident develops near San Fernando, the broader national landscape shows a different trend. A total of 1,317,659 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, placing the current year's cumulative burned area 69% below the two-decade average. This contrasts with the region's typical fire season, which usually runs from March to June.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Mexico for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 130 ha (321 acres) — about 1.3 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 1,317,659 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 69% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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