Wildfire near Bom Futuro (Aug 24)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
An intense wildfire is actively burning across 600 hectares (1,483 acres) near Bom Futuro, Brazil, having started on August 24, 2026. Orbiting satellites are currently picking up an intense heat signature alongside 25 heat detections in the surrounding area over the past 48 hours, highlighting the ongoing spread of the front.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from August to October. The wider landscape reflects a less active year overall, with 3,683,458 hectares burned nationwide so far in 2026, marking an 88% decrease compared to the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Brazil for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 600 ha (1,483 acres) — about 6.0 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 3,683,458 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 88% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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