Wildfire near Monte Alegre (Nov 14), Brazil (2026)

Wildfire near Monte Alegre (Nov 14) — NASA satellite

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

The story so far

About 15 km north of Monte Alegre.

Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from an active wildfire burning near Monte Alegre, Brazil, where 13 thermal detections over the past 48 hours trace the path of the blaze. Having started on November 14, 2026, the fire has reached an estimated size of 300 hectares, or 741 acres, based on satellite observations.

This incident unfolds during a broader fire year in Brazil, where 12,544,828 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 59% below the two-decade average. While the typical fire season in the region runs from August to October, this active blaze continues to be monitored as it burns.

In context

This wildfire has been burning in Brazil for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 300 ha (741 acres) — about 3.0 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.