Compare two fires
Paranatinga (2021) vs Paranatinga (2017)
A · BR
Paranatinga fire, 26 August 2021
Mato Grosso · Brazil
5,632ha
B · BR
Paranatinga fire, 19 August 2017
Mato Grosso · Brazil
15,308ha
In short
- Paranatinga (2017) burned 2.7 times the area of Paranatinga (2021).
- Paranatinga (2017) lasted 12 days longer than Paranatinga (2021).
- The most intense hotspot of Paranatinga (2017) (277 MW) was 5.5 times that of Paranatinga (2021) (50 MW).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 39 for Paranatinga (2021) and 40 for Paranatinga (2017).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Paranatinga (2021)
- Paranatinga (2017)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 5,632 ha | 15,308 ha |
| Duration | 7 days | 19 days |
| Start | 26 August 2021 | 19 August 2017 |
| Country and region | Brazil · Mato Grosso | Brazil · Mato Grosso |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 2 |
| Heat detections | 171 | 453 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 50 MW | 277 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 39 · Very high | 40 · Very high |
| Maximum temperature | 35.6 °C | 38.3 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 40 km/h | 46 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 25 % | 14 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.