Wildfire near Juruti (Oct 28), Brazil (2026)

Wildfire near Juruti (Oct 28) — NASA satellite

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

The story so far

About 35 km south of Juruti.

An active wildfire is currently burning near the city of Juruti in Brazil, situated within a region where the typical fire season runs from August to October. Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the active front, alongside 37 heat detections in the immediate area over the past 48 hours, highlighting the ongoing spread.

Based on satellite hotspot analysis, the fire has reached an estimated size of 430 hectares, or approximately 1,063 acres, since it started on October 28, 2026.

This incident unfolds during a broader fire year in Brazil, where 11,142,031 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 64 percent below the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire has been burning in Brazil for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 430 ha (1,063 acres) — about 4.3 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.