Compare two fires
Paranatinga (2019) vs Paranatinga (2023)
A · BR
Paranatinga fire, 29 August 2019
Mato Grosso · Brazil
13,811ha
B · BR
Paranatinga fire, 3 August 2023
Mato Grosso · Brazil
16,795ha
In short
- Paranatinga (2023) burned 1.2 times the area of Paranatinga (2019).
- Paranatinga (2019) lasted 4 days longer than Paranatinga (2023).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 40 for Paranatinga (2019) and 41 for Paranatinga (2023).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Paranatinga (2019)
- Paranatinga (2023)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 13,811 ha | 16,795 ha |
| Duration | 22 days | 18 days |
| Start | 29 August 2019 | 3 August 2023 |
| Country and region | Brazil · Mato Grosso | Brazil · Mato Grosso |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 1 |
| Heat detections | 1,026 | 1,271 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 386 MW | 372 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 40 · Very high | 41 · Very high |
| Maximum temperature | 40.2 °C | 36.6 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 42 km/h | 40 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 16 % | 17 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.