Wildfire near Mojuí dos Campos (Sep 22), Brazil (2026)

Wildfire near Mojuí dos Campos (Sep 22) — NASA satellite

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

The story so far

About 50 km southeast of Mojuí dos Campos.

Burning through 380 hectares (939 acres) near Mojuí dos Campos, Brazil, a wildfire has now ended after a four-day run that began on September 22, 2026. The fire advanced at an approximate average daily growth rate of 95 hectares per day, leaving behind a compact footprint while satellites picked up an intense heat signature reflecting the high radiative power of the burning front, alongside three nearby heat detections recorded over a 48-hour period.

This incident occurred during the region's typical fire season, which runs from August to October. Despite active local events, the broader national landscape reflects significantly reduced fire activity. Across the country, a total of 7,366,033 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a substantial 76% decrease compared to the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Brazil for 1 day. In total it burned about 380 ha (939 acres) — around 3.8 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.