Wildfire near Tarauacá (Sep 11)

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.