Wildfire near Chapada Gaúcha
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning near the municipality of Chapada Gaúcha in Brazil, an active wildfire has consumed 400 hectares, equivalent to 988 acres, since it started on September 7, 2026. Satellites are currently picking up a moderate heat signature from the burning front, while 16 thermal detections have been recorded over the past 48 hours, indicating the extent of the active fire zone.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from August to October. Despite this local seasonal activity, the broader national landscape shows a starkly different trend: across the country, 5,025,251 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking an overall figure that is 84% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Brazil for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 400 ha (988 acres) — about 4.0 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 5,025,251 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 84% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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