Wildfire near Villa General Guemes

Burning near the city of Villa General Guemes in Argentina, an active wildfire has consumed 330 hectares, which is equivalent to 815 acres, since it started on September 27, 2026. Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from the active front, while 37 separate heat detections over the last 48 hours highlight the ongoing spread of the fire across the area.

This incident unfolds during a broader national landscape where 926,794 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 77% below the country's two-decade average. Such activity occurs outside the region's typical fire season, which generally runs from December to March.