Started on Aug 30, 2026.
Brazil todayLiveYesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Burning near Seringal Nova Vida, Brazil, an active wildfire has consumed 300 hectares (741 acres) since it started on August 29, 2026. Satellites are currently picking up a moderate heat signature from the fire front, accompanied by 12 heat detections nearby over the past 48 hours, illustrating the extent of the spread in the area.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from August to October. Despite the ongoing activity in Seringal Nova Vida, the broader national picture shows a different trend: 4,277,538 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking an 86% decrease compared to the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Brazil for 2 days. In total it burned about 380 ha (939 acres) — around 3.8 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 5,428,854 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 82% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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