Wildfire near Monte Alegre (Nov 4), Brazil (2026)

Part of a series of fires in the same area. The main one: Wildfire near Monte Alegre

Wildfire near Monte Alegre (Nov 4) — NASA satellite

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

The story so far

About 30 km west of Monte Alegre.

Summary written on Nov 5, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

An active wildfire burning near Monte Alegre, Brazil, is producing an intense heat signature as satellites detect fourteen thermal anomalies in the area over the past forty-eight hours. The fire, which started on November 4, 2026, has reached an estimated size of 350 hectares, or 865 acres, based on satellite hotspot analysis.

This incident unfolds during a period when Brazil's typical fire season spans from August to October. Across the country, 11,765,894 hectares have burned so far in 2026, a figure that remains 62% below the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Brazil for 2 days. In total it burned about 350 ha (865 acres) — around 3.5 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.