Wildfire near São Domingos (Sep 13)

An active wildfire burning near São Domingos, Brazil, is producing an intense heat signature as detected by satellites, reflecting the high radiative power of its advancing front. Spanning 430 hectares, or approximately 1,063 acres, the fire has generated 19 thermal detections over the past 48 hours, highlighting a widespread cluster of heat signatures that point to active local spread. The incident is unfolding during the region's typical fire season, which runs from August to October.

This localized blaze occurs against a broader national backdrop where cumulative impacts remain significantly below historical norms. Across the country, 5,517,902 hectares have burned so far in 2026, a total that tracks 82% below the two-decade average for the same period. Operations and monitoring on the ground continue as the active fire persists.