Started on Oct 14, 2026.
Brazil todayLive
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
An intense heat signature detected by satellites marks the ongoing activity of a wildfire near Sucupira do Riachão in Brazil. The active blaze, which began on October 14, 2026, has consumed 380 hectares, equivalent to 939 acres, while sensors have registered 16 heat detections in the surrounding area over the past 48 hours.
This incident occurs during the region's typical fire season, which runs from August to October. Despite this local seasonal activity, the broader national picture shows a significant downturn in fire impacts; nationwide, 9,977,766 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a 68 percent decrease compared to the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Brazil for 1 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 9,977,766 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 68% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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