Compare two fires
Paranatinga (2020) vs Paranatinga (2026)
A · BR
Paranatinga fire, 11 September 2020
Mato Grosso · Brazil
3,115ha
B · BR
Paranatinga fire, 21 August 2026
Mato Grosso · Brazil
11,561ha
In short
- Paranatinga (2026) burned 3.7 times the area of Paranatinga (2020).
- Paranatinga (2026) lasted 5 days longer than Paranatinga (2020).
- The most intense hotspot of Paranatinga (2020) (234 MW) was 4.7 times that of Paranatinga (2026) (49 MW).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 63 for Paranatinga (2020) and 44 for Paranatinga (2026).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Paranatinga (2020)
- Paranatinga (2026)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 3,115 ha | 11,561 ha |
| Duration | 7 days | 12 days |
| Start | 11 September 2020 | 21 August 2026 |
| Country and region | Brazil · Mato Grosso | Brazil · Mato Grosso |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 1 |
| Heat detections | 118 | 213 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 234 MW | 49 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 63 · Extreme | 44 · Very high |
| Maximum temperature | 37.7 °C | 38.7 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 48 km/h | 47 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 8 % | 16 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.