Wildfire map – Mexico
Wildfires in Mexico today: live map
Heat spots detected today in Mexico
NASA satellites have detected 145 heat spots in Mexico in the last 24 hours, across 22 regions. Updated at 15:01 (local time).
Texas
34- Port Arthur 20.1 MW 17/10 19:46 UTC
- Texas 12.4 MW 17/10 19:47 UTC
- Texas 11.8 MW 17/10 19:04 UTC
- Texas 11.2 MW 17/10 19:46 UTC
- Texas 11.0 MW 17/10 19:47 UTC
+29 more hotspots in this region
Luisiana
19- Luisiana 31.1 MW 17/10 18:06 UTC
- Saint Gabriel 23.4 MW 17/10 10:13 UTC
- Luisiana 21.5 MW 17/10 10:13 UTC
- Luisiana 17.9 MW 17/10 19:46 UTC
- Luisiana 12.9 MW 17/10 14:44 UTC
+14 more hotspots in this region
Campeche
12- Campeche 15.8 MW 17/10 06:52 UTC
- Campeche 13.8 MW 17/10 06:52 UTC
- Campeche 8.6 MW 17/10 10:17 UTC
- Campeche 7.2 MW 17/10 06:52 UTC
- Campeche 7.1 MW 17/10 07:48 UTC
+7 more hotspots in this region
Sinaloa
10- Sinaloa 11.5 MW 17/10 19:46 UTC
- Sinaloa 8.9 MW 16/10 21:01 UTC
- Sinaloa 6.6 MW 17/10 19:46 UTC
- Sinaloa 5.7 MW 17/10 20:43 UTC
- Sinaloa 5.2 MW 17/10 19:46 UTC
+5 more hotspots in this region
Misisipi
9- Misisipi 8.1 MW 17/10 18:09 UTC
- Misisipi 7.6 MW 17/10 14:44 UTC
- Misisipi 7.4 MW 17/10 14:44 UTC
- Misisipi 6.2 MW 17/10 19:47 UTC
- Misisipi 5.1 MW 17/10 14:44 UTC
+4 more hotspots in this region
Sonora
9- Sonora 39.8 MW 17/10 19:47 UTC
- Sonora 21.4 MW 16/10 21:04 UTC
- Sonora 13.5 MW 16/10 22:12 UTC
- Sonora 9.1 MW 17/10 08:30 UTC
- Sonora 4.6 MW 17/10 20:43 UTC
+4 more hotspots in this region
Chiapas
9- Chiapas 38.0 MW 17/10 10:17 UTC
- Chiapas 25.0 MW 17/10 10:17 UTC
- Chiapas 22.8 MW 17/10 14:48 UTC
- Chiapas 21.1 MW 17/10 18:59 UTC
- Chiapas 18.8 MW 17/10 08:35 UTC
+4 more hotspots in this region
Alabama
7- Alabama 5.1 MW 17/10 18:06 UTC
- Alabama 4.9 MW 17/10 19:03 UTC
- Alabama 3.8 MW 17/10 19:03 UTC
- Alabama 3.8 MW 17/10 19:47 UTC
- Alabama 3.6 MW 17/10 18:06 UTC
+2 more hotspots in this region
Tamaulipas
6- Tamaulipas 5.4 MW 17/10 19:45 UTC
- Tamaulipas 5.3 MW 17/10 19:45 UTC
- Tamaulipas 5.1 MW 17/10 19:46 UTC
- Tamaulipas 4.1 MW 17/10 19:45 UTC
- Tamaulipas 3.6 MW 17/10 19:46 UTC
+1 more hotspots in this region
Tabasco
5- Tabasco 20.2 MW 17/10 18:40 UTC
- Tabasco 5.6 MW 17/10 07:50 UTC
- Tabasco 4.4 MW 17/10 07:50 UTC
- Tabasco 3.3 MW 17/10 06:52 UTC
- Tabasco 3.3 MW 17/10 07:50 UTC
Oaxaca
5- Oaxaca 7.2 MW 17/10 02:38 UTC
- Oaxaca 7.1 MW 16/10 22:08 UTC
- Oaxaca 5.0 MW 17/10 08:35 UTC
- Oaxaca 3.7 MW 17/10 10:17 UTC
- Oaxaca 3.6 MW 17/10 18:59 UTC
San Luis Potosí
4- San Luis Potosí 6.1 MW 17/10 19:45 UTC
- San Luis Potosí 5.3 MW 17/10 19:45 UTC
- San Luis Potosí 3.6 MW 17/10 19:45 UTC
- San Luis Potosí 3.3 MW 17/10 19:45 UTC
Chihuahua
4- Chihuahua 4.6 MW 17/10 19:47 UTC
- Chihuahua 4.5 MW 17/10 20:44 UTC
- Chihuahua 4.0 MW 17/10 19:47 UTC
- Chihuahua 3.5 MW 17/10 19:47 UTC
Quetzaltenango
2- Quetzaltenango 10.9 MW 17/10 08:35 UTC
- Quetzaltenango 6.4 MW 17/10 08:35 UTC
Nuevo León
2- Nuevo León 10.3 MW 17/10 19:46 UTC
- Nuevo León 4.7 MW 17/10 19:46 UTC
NASA FIRMS data (VIIRS/MODIS). Detections may include agricultural burning or industrial sources; for official information check each country's civil protection authorities.
Frequently asked questions – Wildfires in Mexico, real-time map
On this page you'll find answers about wildfires today, the Mexico wildfire map, NASA FIRMS (VIIRS/MODIS) data, FRP and detection confidence.
How do I read the real-time wildfire map?
Each point (hotspot) represents a thermal anomaly detected by satellites. From the filters panel you can select the time range (up to 5 days), the confidence level (low, medium, high) and the FRP threshold.
What is the difference between VIIRS and MODIS?
VIIRS (NOAA-20 and Suomi NPP) has a resolution of ~375 m and allows more precise locations; MODIS operates at ~1 km and offers broad historical coverage.
What is FRP (Fire Radiative Power)?
FRP measures the energy radiated by the fire (MW). High values indicate intense fires; low values may correspond to smaller sources.
What does the confidence level mean?
It is a confidence indicator: "high" = higher probability of a real fire; "low" = greater uncertainty. Filtering by "high" reduces false positives.
Source and frequency of the data
The data comes from NASA FIRMS. Updates depend on the orbital passes and atmospheric conditions. The page updates automatically.
Searching by state (quick guide)
The map covers the whole national territory. Use zoom and pan to focus on an area. States covered:
- Jalisco
- Chihuahua
- Durango
- Oaxaca
- Guerrero
- Michoacán
- Chiapas
- Veracruz
- State of Mexico
- Sonora
- Baja California
- Nuevo León
Prevention and behaviour
Avoid burning during dry seasons; do not throw away cigarette butts; keep your property's perimeter clear. If you see smoke or flames, do not approach and contact the authorities.
Using it from a smartphone
The site is optimised for mobile. You can "Add to Home Screen" for quick access.
⚠️ Official channels – Mexico
For official information on wildfires, see:
⚠️ Disclaimer
This site is an informational tool based on third-party data (NASA FIRMS, OSM) subject to delays and limitations. It does not constitute an official alerting system. For emergencies, refer to the official channels of CONAFOR.
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