Started on Sep 20, 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
An active wildfire is currently burning near Purupuru, Brazil, having consumed 400 hectares (988 acres) since it began on September 20, 2026. Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the burning front, accompanied by 30 heat detections clustered nearby over the past 48 hours, highlighting the ongoing spread of the fire.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from August to October. Despite active blazes like the one near Purupuru, the broader national landscape reflects a quieter year for fire activity. So far in 2026, a total of 6,645,404 hectares have burned across the country, marking a substantial 79% decrease compared to the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Brazil for 2 days. In total it burned about 400 ha (988 acres) — around 4.0 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 8,695,614 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 72% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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