Mexico Wildfires

About wildfires in Mexico

Mexico faces significant wildfire activity, particularly during the dry season from January to June. The country's diverse landscapes — from pine-oak forests in the Sierra Madre to tropical forests in the south — experience varied fire regimes. States like Jalisco, Durango, Chihuahua, Oaxaca, and Guerrero frequently report the highest fire activity.

Agricultural burning and land clearing are major causes of Mexican wildfires, alongside natural ignitions. The National Forestry Commission (CONAFOR) coordinates firefighting efforts across the country. Mexico City and other major urban areas are increasingly affected by smoke from surrounding fires.

Our tracker monitors all fire hotspots across Mexico's territory in real-time using NASA FIRMS satellite data.