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Wildfire near Capoeira do Filipão (Oct 24)

Started · size estimated by satellite

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Estimated size
300 hectares
from satellite heat
Burning for
2 days
from Oct 24, 2026
Wildfire near Capoeira do Filipão (Oct 24) — NASA satellite

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

The story so far

About 10 km east of Capoeira do Filipão.

An active wildfire continues to burn near Capoeira do Filipão, Brazil, as the region navigates its typical fire season which spans from August to October. Active since October 24, 2026, the fire is currently exhibiting a moderate heat intensity, with satellites picking up 12 heat signatures clustering nearby over the past 48 hours to indicate how far the fire has spread. Based on the number of satellite hotspots, the fire is roughly estimated at 300 hectares, which is equivalent to 741 acres.

This incident unfolds within the broader context of the country's wildfire activity in 2026. So far this year, a total of 10,933,409 hectares have burned across the country, a figure that remains 65% below the two-decade average for the same period.

In context

This wildfire has been burning in Brazil for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 300 ha (741 acres) — about 3.0 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.

The bigger picture in Brazil

Across Brazil, roughly 10,933,409 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 65% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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