Started on Oct 11, 2026.
Brazil todayLive
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Active fires nearby3 · 100 km
An active wildfire spanning 300 hectares (741 acres) is currently burning near Aveiro, Brazil, with satellites detecting an intense heat signature along the front. The fire, which started on October 11, 2026, is situated within a region that experiences its typical fire season from August to October.
Spaceborne sensors from NASA FIRMS have recorded 32 heat detections in the past 48 hours, illustrating the local spread and ongoing activity of the blaze.
Nationwide, the broader fire context shows that 9,594,709 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 69% below the two-decade average for the country.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Brazil for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 300 ha (741 acres) — about 3.0 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 9,594,709 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 69% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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