Started on Aug 23, 2026.
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Green: vegetationBrown: already burnedOrange: fire right nowSentinel-2 · Copernicus
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
An active wildfire spanning 130 ha (321 acres) near San Vicente, Mexico, continues to burn following its start on August 23, 2026. Orbiting satellites are currently detecting a moderate heat signature from the active fire front, alongside six thermal detections registered in the surrounding area over the past 48 hours, illustrating the current extent of the spread.
While this incident unfolds in Mexico—where the typical fire season runs from March to June—the broader national landscape reflects a quieter year overall. Across the country, 1,299,056 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 70% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Mexico for 2 days. In total it burned about 130 ha (321 acres) — around 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 1,339,991 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 69% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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