Compare two fires
Paranatinga (2019) vs Paranatinga (2026)
A · BR
Paranatinga fire, 6 September 2019
Mato Grosso · Brazil
3,597ha
B · BR
Paranatinga fire, 21 August 2026
Mato Grosso · Brazil
11,561ha
In short
- Paranatinga (2026) burned 3.2 times the area of Paranatinga (2019).
- Paranatinga (2026) lasted 2 days longer than Paranatinga (2019).
- The most intense hotspot of Paranatinga (2019) (70 MW) was 1.4 times that of Paranatinga (2026) (49 MW).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 50 for Paranatinga (2019) and 44 for Paranatinga (2026).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Paranatinga (2019)
- Paranatinga (2026)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 3,597 ha | 11,561 ha |
| Duration | 10 days | 12 days |
| Start | 6 September 2019 | 21 August 2026 |
| Country and region | Brazil · Mato Grosso | Brazil · Mato Grosso |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 1 |
| Heat detections | 97 | 213 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 70 MW | 49 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 50 · Very high | 44 · Very high |
| Maximum temperature | 37.6 °C | 38.7 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 42 km/h | 47 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 23 % | 16 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.