Active Fire Complex (60 detections, 496 MW FRP)
Candelaria, Campeche, México | 18.2311N, 91.0636W
Situation Summary
Critical-severity wildfire activity detected near Candelaria, Campeche, México (18.2311N, 91.0636W). Event reported on 2026-05-01. Corroborated by 3 independent data sources.
Satellite Observation
Satellite imagery acquired by Sentinel-2B on 2026-04-16 with 23% cloud cover. Scene ID: S2B_MSIL2A_20260416T162829_R083_T15QYA_20260416T214528. The image covers an approximately 20x20 km area centered on the reported event coordinates. Imagery is Sentinel-2 Level-2A (surface reflectance), providing 10-meter spatial resolution in visible bands. Foundation model analysis (Prithvi-EO-2.0-300M) detected burn scar signatures covering approximately 4.52 km² (17.2% of analyzed area) with 74% mean confidence. Spectral analysis: NDVI=0.323 (healthy), NBR=0.187 (low_severity).
Assessment
This event is assessed as CRITICAL based on detection intensity, spatial extent, and multi-source corroboration. Immediate impact to local infrastructure and population is likely. Continued monitoring is recommended with increased temporal frequency.






























