Wildfire near Serranópolis
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Serranópolis, Brazil, is currently contending with an active wildfire that has scorched 380 hectares, equivalent to 939 acres, since it ignited on September 3, 2026. Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the burning front, accompanied by 15 distinct heat detections clustered nearby over the past 48 hours, illustrating the current spread of the blaze in the area.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from August to October. The wider landscape reflects a much lower overall activity level across the nation, with 4,808,050 hectares burned so far in 2026—marking an 84% decrease compared to the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Brazil for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 380 ha (939 acres) — about 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 4,808,050 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 84% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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