Wildfire near Mateiros (Aug 1)
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
An intense heat signature detected by satellites underscores the active status of a wildfire currently burning near Mateiros, Brazil. Spanning 350 hectares, or 865 acres, the blaze began on August 1, 2026. In the past 48 hours, monitoring systems have picked up 16 thermal anomalies nearby, indicating ongoing activity across the landscape as the fire continues to evolve.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from August to October. While this local blaze presents immediate challenges, the broader national landscape tells a different story. So far in 2026, a total of 2,067,735 hectares have burned across the country, marking a substantial 93 percent decrease below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Brazil for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 400 ha (988 acres) — about 4.0 km².
Close to the tropics, fires tend to follow the dry season and are often linked to land-clearing rather than a single summer peak.
The bigger picture in Brazil
Across Brazil, roughly 2,067,735 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 93% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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