Wildfire near Balsas
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning near the city of Balsas in Brazil, an active wildfire has consumed 180 hectares, or 445 acres, since it started on July 24, 2026.
Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from the front, while thermal sensors have registered seven distinct heat detections in the surrounding area over the past 48 hours.
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