Wildfire near Brejinho de Nazaré (Sep 11)
Started on Sep 11, 2026.
Brazil todayLiveSatellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from an active wildfire near Brejinho de Nazaré, Brazil, which has already consumed 400 hectares (988 acres) since it started on September 11, 2026. The burning front is leaving a distinct footprint across the landscape, with 19 thermal detections registered in the area over the past 48 hours.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from August to October. While this local blaze continues to threaten the area, the broader national landscape shows a different trend: 5,310,833 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking an 83% decrease compared to the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Brazil for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 400 ha (988 acres) — about 4.0 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 5,310,833 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 83% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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