Wildfire near Lagoa do Mato
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
An intense heat signature is currently being picked up by satellites over an active wildfire near Lagoa do Mato, Brazil, where the burning front has already generated nine heat detections over the past 48 hours to indicate a widespread footprint.
First reported on July 23, 2026, the ongoing blaze has grown to consume 130 hectares, equivalent to 321 acres.
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