Wildfire near Cabeceira Velha (Aug 14)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
An active wildfire spanning 330 hectares, or 815 acres, is currently burning near Cabeceira Velha, Brazil, following its ignition on August 14, 2026. Orbiting satellites are currently picking up an intense heat signature from the active fire front, accompanied by 29 distinct thermal anomalies detected nearby over the past 48 hours, highlighting the ongoing spread of the blaze across the area.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which traditionally runs from August to October. Despite this active seasonal period, broader national data shows that 2,684,309 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a significant 91% 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 330 ha (815 acres) — about 3.3 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 2,684,309 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 91% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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