Started on Oct 6, 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
Active fires nearby2 · 100 km
An active wildfire burning near Pindorama do Tocantins, Brazil, is producing an intense heat signature detected by satellites through 15 recent heat detections over the past 48 hours, highlighting the severe thermal energy coming off the active front. Ignited on October 6, 2026, the fire has scorched 330 hectares, which translates to approximately 815 acres.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from August to October. Despite local activity, the wider national picture reflects a different trend: 8,512,837 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, tracking 72% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Brazil for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 350 ha (865 acres) — about 3.5 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 8,512,837 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 72% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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