The National Forestry Commission (Conafor) reported that from January 1 to March 6, 2025, a total of 691 forest fires have been recorded in 30 federal entities, affecting an area of 53,411.66 hectares. As of March 12, 33 active fires are reported in 14 states of the country.
Of the forest fires that have occurred so far, 150 (22%) have affected fire-sensitive ecosystems, representing 14% of the burned area, equivalent to 7,009.9 hectares. The states with the highest number of fires were Jalisco, Michoacán, Chihuahua, State of Mexico, Mexico City, Puebla, Morelos, Durango, Veracruz, and Aguascalientes, which account for 80% of the fires nationwide.
Regarding the affected area, Baja California, Sinaloa, Chihuahua, Chiapas, Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Nayarit, Tabasco, Guanajuato, and Michoacán are the entities with the greatest impact, representing 92% of the burned area at the national level. The situation remains critical, with ongoing efforts to combat the fires and protect the affected ecosystems.
What is a forest fire? A forest fire occurs when fire spreads uncontrollably and affects forests, jungles, or vegetation in arid and semi-arid zones. Three elements are needed for a forest fire to start: heat, oxygen, and fuel, known as the fire triangle.
Fires can be surface, underground, crown, aerial, and mixed (surface and crown or underground and surface). The public is reminded to avoid using fire in forest areas during the heat season and to report any forest fire immediately.
As of 11:00 am on March 12, 33 active forest fires are reported in 14 states of the Republic.
