EndedUpdated · Source: NASA FIRMS

Wildfire near Tarauacá (Sep 11)

Started · size estimated by satellite

Estimated size
300 hectares
from satellite heat
Lasted
3 days
from Sep 11, 2026
Wildfire near Tarauacá (Sep 11) — Sentinel-2 SWIR

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The story so far

Burning near Tarauacá in Brazil, a wildfire tracked by satellites showing an intense heat signature consumed 300 hectares (741 acres) during its two-day run. The blaze, which began on September 11, 2026, spread rapidly with an average daily growth of approximately 150 hectares per day before ultimately being brought to an end. Monitoring systems registered 12 heat detections in the surrounding area over a 48-hour window, mapping the geographic footprint of the spread.

This incident occurred during the region's typical fire season, which runs from August to October. Despite local flare-ups such as this one, the broader national picture reflects a significantly quieter year for fire activity. Across the country, 5,310,833 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a total that sits 83% below the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Brazil for 2 days. In total it burned about 300 ha (741 acres) — around 3.0 km². That size is an estimate from satellite hotspots, not a measured area.

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 11,111,383 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 64% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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