Overall Green Forest fire in Mexico from 03 May 2026 00:00 UTC to 18 May 2026 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (15581 ha) in Mexico 03 May 2026

Event summary

Forest fire can have a low humanitarian impact based on the burned area and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID	WF 1028618
Countries:	Mexico
Start Date - Last detection*:	03 May 2026 - 18 May 2026
Duration (days):	15
People affected:	10 in the burned area
Burned area:	15581 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

*(Last detection of the thermal anomaly of the fire)

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