Wildfire near Cidelândia, Brazil (2026)

Wildfire near Cidelândia — NASA satellite

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

The story so far

About 20 km east of Cidelândia.

Summary written on Sep 17, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from the active wildfire burning near Cidelândia, Brazil, which has grown to 300 hectares (741 acres) since it started on September 16, 2026. Across the immediate vicinity, sensors have detected 12 heat signatures over the past 48 hours, highlighting the ongoing spread of the front.

This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from August to October. The current fire contributes to a broader national total of 5,866,295 hectares burned so far in 2026, a figure that remains 81% below the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Brazil for 2 days. In total it burned about 300 ha (741 acres) — around 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.