Started on Oct 16, 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
A moderate heat signature is being picked up by satellites near Trairão, Brazil, as an active wildfire continues to burn through the region. The fire, which started on October 16, 2026, has grown to span 300 hectares, equivalent to 741 acres. Additionally, 20 heat detections have been registered by NASA FIRMS over the past 48 hours, highlighting the ongoing spread and activity of the front.
This incident unfolds during the typical fire season for the area, which spans from August to October. Despite active blazes like this one, national figures show that 10,231,674 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a significant 67 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 300 ha (741 acres) — about 3.0 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 10,231,674 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 67% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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