Started on Sep 19, 2026.
Brazil todayLive
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
Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature at the active wildfire burning near Santa Terezinha, Brazil, which has grown to 900 hectares (2,224 acres) since it started on September 19, 2026. The thermal activity is underscored by 36 heat detections captured nearby over the past 48 hours, mapping the extent of the spread.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from August to October. The broader landscape reflects a unique trajectory for the country, where 6,215,078 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking an 80% decrease below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Brazil for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 680 ha (1,680 acres) — about 6.8 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 6,215,078 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 80% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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