Wildfire near Tabocas do Brejo Velho (Sep 21)

Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from an active wildfire burning near Tabocas do Brejo Velho, Brazil. The blaze, which began on September 21, 2026, has grown to encompass 330 hectares, or approximately 815 acres. Over the past 48 hours, 19 heat detections have been registered nearby, mapping the ongoing spread of the front.

This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from August to October. While local efforts address this specific blaze, the broader landscape reveals a different trend across Brazil. So far in 2026, a total of 6,875,658 hectares have burned nationwide, tracking 78 percent below the country's two-decade average.