Wildfire near Pailón (Nov 13), Bolivia (2026)

Part of a series of fires in the same area. The main one: Wildfire near Pailón (Oct 25)

Wildfire near Pailón (Nov 13) — NASA satellite

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

The story so far

Summary written on Nov 14, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

A moderate heat signature is being picked up by satellites over an active wildfire burning near Municipio Pailón, Bolivia. The incident, which began on November 13, 2026 during the dry season, is currently estimated to have affected about 300 hectares, or 741 acres, by satellite estimate based on recent activity. In the surrounding area, satellite monitoring has detected 14 heat signatures over the last 48 hours, illustrating the current extent and presence of the active fire front.

This event unfolds within a wider national context where 1,746,795 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that sits 73% below the country's two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Bolivia for 2 days. In total it burned about 300 ha (741 acres) — around 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.