Wildfire near São Félix do Araguaia (Sep 27 · NE), Brazil (2026)

Wildfire near São Félix do Araguaia (Sep 27 · NE) — NASA satellite

Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS

The story so far

About 20 km east of São Félix do Araguaia.

Summary written on Sep 28, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from an active wildfire burning near São Félix do Araguaia in Brazil, which has scorched 350 hectares, or 865 acres, since it started on September 27, 2026. Monitoring systems have detected 26 thermal anomalies nearby over the past 48 hours, highlighting the extent of the spread in the area.

This incident occurs during the region's typical fire season, which runs from August to October. Despite this active event near São Félix do Araguaia, the broader national picture shows a significant downturn in fire activity; across the country, 7,585,662 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a 75 percent decrease compared to the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Brazil for 2 days. In total it burned about 350 ha (865 acres) — around 3.5 km². That size is an estimate from satellite hotspots, not a measured area.

Close to the tropics, fires tend to follow the dry season and are often linked to land-clearing rather than a single summer peak.