Wildfire near Arraias
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the active wildfire burning near Arraias, Brazil, where 15 heat detections have been registered over the past 48 hours. The blaze, which started on August 4, 2026, has grown to encompass 380 hectares, or 939 acres.
This incident occurs during the region's typical fire season, which runs from August to October. Despite this seasonal activity, the broader national picture shows a significant downturn, with 2,160,027 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a 93% decrease below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Brazil for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 380 ha (939 acres) — about 3.8 km².
Close to the tropics, fires tend to follow the dry season and are often linked to land-clearing rather than a single summer peak.
The bigger picture in Brazil
Across Brazil, roughly 2,160,027 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 93% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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