Wildfire near Cantá (Nov 7), Brazil (2026)

Wildfire near Cantá (Nov 7) — NASA satellite

Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS

The story so far

About 45 km east of Cantá.

Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from an active wildfire burning near Cantá, Brazil, which started on November 7, 2026. The fire is generating significant thermal activity, with 35 heat detections recorded in the surrounding area over a 48-hour period by NASA FIRMS.

Based on the concentration of these satellite hotspots, the fire's extent is roughly estimated at 730 hectares, which converts to 1,804 acres. While the local fire activity continues, the broader national landscape shows a different trend: 11,969,935 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure 61% below the two-decade average.

This ongoing fire event occurs outside the region's typical fire season, which runs from August to October.

In context

This wildfire has been burning in Brazil for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 730 ha (1,804 acres) — about 7.3 km². That size is an estimate from satellite hotspots, not a measured area.

Close to the tropics, fires tend to follow the dry season and are often linked to land-clearing rather than a single summer peak.