Started on Oct 5, 2026.
Mexico today7 days
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 San Vicente, Mexico, a 150-hectare (371-acre) wildfire remains active after igniting on October 5, 2026. Satellites are currently picking up a moderate heat signature from the active front, while six distinct thermal detections over the past 48 hours trace the local spread of the fire.
This incident unfolds during a broader national fire year that stands well below historical norms. So far in 2026, 1,340,244 hectares have burned across the country, marking a 69 percent decrease compared to the two-decade average. While the national total remains subdued, local activity near San Vicente continues to demand attention outside the region's typical fire season, which usually runs from March to June.
In context
This wildfire burned in Mexico for 2 days. In total it burned about 150 ha (371 acres) — around 1.5 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 1,340,798 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 69% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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