Wildfire near Porto Alegre do Tocantins
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
A moderate heat signature is currently being picked up by satellites over a 330-hectare (815-acre) active wildfire burning near Porto Alegre do Tocantins in Brazil. Having started on August 22, 2026, the incident has accumulated 13 heat detections over the past 48 hours, illustrating the recent spread of the fire front across the landscape.
This event unfolds during the typical fire season for the region, which runs from August to October. Despite seasonal expectations, the broader national picture remains subdued, with 3,464,550 hectares burned across the country so far in 2026—marking an 89% 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 330 ha (815 acres) — about 3.3 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 3,464,550 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 89% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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