Wildfire near Santa Terezinha
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature across 28 distinct thermal detections near Santa Terezinha, Brazil, where a 300-hectare active wildfire continues to burn. First detected on August 9, 2026, the active firefront is making its presence felt during the region's typical fire season, which traditionally spans from August to October.
This localized blaze unfolds against a broader national backdrop where 2,379,159 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that sits 92 percent below the two-decade average for the country.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Brazil for 2 days. So far it has affected roughly 300 ha (741 acres) — about 3.0 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 2,379,159 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 92% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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