Wildfire near Campinápolis (Aug 17 · NE)
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Intense heat signatures are currently being detected by satellites over an active wildfire burning near Campinápolis, Brazil. The blaze has expanded to consume 500 hectares, equivalent to 1,236 acres, since it first ignited on August 17, 2026. Monitoring systems have logged 29 distinct heat detections over a recent 48-hour window, mapping the close-range clustering and spread of the active fire front in the area.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which traditionally spans from August to October. Despite this local activity, the broader national landscape reflects a different trend. Across the country, 2,918,264 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a significant 91 percent 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 500 ha (1,236 acres) — about 5.0 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 2,918,264 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 91% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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