Wildfire near Castelo dos Sonhos (Sep 19)

Burning near Castelo dos Sonhos, Brazil, a wildfire has ended after remaining active for 12 days since it started on September 19, 2026. The fire maintained an average daily growth of approximately 25 hectares per day, ultimately consuming a total area of 300 hectares, equivalent to 741 acres. Satellites detected an intense heat signature radiating from the front, while 7 nearby heat detections were registered over a recent 48-hour period, illustrating the localized spread of the blaze during its active phase.

This incident occurred squarely within the region's typical fire season, which runs annually from August to October. The event unfolds against a broader national backdrop where 7,845,359 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 75% below the two-decade average.