Wildfire near Feliz Natal (Sep 13), Brazil (2026)

Wildfire near Feliz Natal (Sep 13) — NASA satellite

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

The story so far

About 40 km southeast of Feliz Natal.

Summary written on Sep 14, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from an active wildfire burning near Feliz Natal, Brazil, which has scorched 480 hectares (1,186 acres) since it started on September 13, 2026. The fire's spread is underscored by 19 heat detections captured in the area over a 48-hour period.

This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from August to October. Nationally, the broader context shows that 5,428,854 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 82% below the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Brazil for 2 days. In total it burned about 480 ha (1,186 acres) — around 4.8 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.