The burned area in 2026 ranks as the fifth highest of the decade, revealing the severity of the fire situation this year. This data shows that, despite prevention efforts, fire destruction levels remain alarming.
Approximately one third of the wildfires recorded this year that were investigated had burning and controlled fires as their cause. This significant proportion indicates that a considerable portion of the fires results from agricultural or land clearing practices that get out of control.
Arson appears as the second most frequent cause of the investigated wildfires. This raises concerns about the deliberate intent behind some of these incidents and reinforces the need for enhanced surveillance and investigation.
The data refers only to wildfires that were investigated, which suggests that the actual number of occurrences may be higher than what was documented.
