Wildfire near Eliseu Martins (Sep 30), Brazil (2026)

Part of a series of fires in the same area. The main one: Wildfire near Eliseu Martins (Oct 12)

Wildfire near Eliseu Martins (Sep 30) — NASA satellite

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

The story so far

About 25 km east of Eliseu Martins.

Burning near Eliseu Martins in Brazil, a wildfire that began on September 30, 2026, has now ended after burning over a period of forty-five days. During its active course, satellites detected an intense heat signature from the fire front, marking significant thermal energy as it moved through the landscape. The event occurred during the region's typical fire season, which runs from August to October.

By satellite estimate, the fire ultimately consumed roughly 330 hectares, or 815 acres, of land. This localized incident unfolded within a broader national context where 12,466,195 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, a total that remains sixty percent below the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Brazil for 2 days. In total it burned about 330 ha (815 acres) — around 3.3 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.