Started on Sep 18, 2026.
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Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
A moderate heat signature is currently being picked up by satellites over a 330-hectare (815-acre) active wildfire burning near Ourilândia do Norte, Brazil. The incident, which began on September 18, 2026, has registered 14 heat detections within the past 48 hours, illustrating the localized spread of the fire front in the area.
This event occurs during the region's typical fire season, which spans from August to October. Despite this local activity, the broader national landscape shows a different trend: 6,038,934 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking an 80% decrease compared to the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Brazil for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 380 ha (939 acres) — about 3.8 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 6,038,934 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 80% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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