Fires in Mexico State
© ESA – Copernicus. Sentinel 2

Active Fires on the South Slope of the Nevado de Toluca Volcano

2024 dry season in Mexico State brought about an intense forest fire on the volcano slopes. Though most forest fires are started by human activities, climate conditions make Mexico State more prone to fires spreading.

This a Sentinel 2 False color infrared imagery (SWIR) of the 26 of March 2024 showing the south hillside of the Nevado de Toluca Volcano.