Wildfire near São Pedro (Sep 18), Brazil (2026)

Wildfire near São Pedro (Sep 18) — NASA satellite

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

The story so far

About 35 km north of São Pedro.

Summary written on Sep 19, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

An active wildfire burning near São Pedro, Brazil, is currently generating an intense heat signature detected by satellites, with 17 thermal anomalies registered in the area over the past 48 hours. The blaze, which began on September 18, 2026, has consumed 300 hectares, equivalent to 741 acres.

This incident occurs during the region's typical fire season, which runs from August to October. Despite this local activity, the broader national landscape shows a different trend: 6,038,934 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 80% below the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Brazil for 2 days. In total it burned about 300 ha (741 acres) — around 3.0 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.