Started on Sep 24, 2026.
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Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from an active wildfire burning near São Pedro, Brazil, which has consumed 300 hectares, or 741 acres. The thermal data is complemented by 12 heat detections recorded by NASA FIRMS over the past 48 hours, highlighting the ongoing spread and activity of the front since the fire started on September 24, 2026.
The incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from August to October. While seasonal blazes are expected during this window, the broader national landscape reveals a more subdued year for fire activity overall. Data shows that 7,268,164 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, tracking 76 percent below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Brazil for 1 day. 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 7,268,164 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 76% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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