Compare two fires
Paragominas (2019) vs Paragominas (2018)
A · BR
Paragominas fire, November 2019
Pará · Brazil
3,436ha
B · BR
Paragominas fire, August 2018
Pará · Brazil
3,596ha
In short
- Paragominas (2019) and Paragominas (2018) burned a similar area: 3,436 and 3,596 ha.
- Paragominas (2018) lasted 1 day longer than Paragominas (2019).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 21 for Paragominas (2019) and 28 for Paragominas (2018).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Paragominas (2019)
- Paragominas (2018)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 3,436 ha | 3,596 ha |
| Duration | 20 days | 21 days |
| Start | 5 November 2019 | 24 August 2018 |
| Country and region | Brazil · Pará | Brazil · Pará |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 1 |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 21 · Moderate | 28 · High |
| Maximum temperature | 35.0 °C | 36.8 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 41 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 40 % | 32 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.