Wildfire near Chapada da Natividade (Oct 12)

Burning near Chapada da Natividade in Brazil, an active wildfire has consumed 450 hectares, or 1,112 acres, since it started on October 12, 2026. Satellites are currently picking up a moderate heat signature from the active fire front, accompanied by 22 heat detections clustered nearby over the past 48 hours to indicate the current spread.

This incident occurs during the region's typical fire season, which runs from August to October. The blaze unfolds against a broader national backdrop where 9,701,740 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 69 percent below the two-decade average.