Compare two fires
Paranatinga (2021) vs Paranatinga (2026)
A · BR
Paranatinga fire, 26 August 2021
Mato Grosso · Brazil
5,632ha
B · BR
Paranatinga fire, 12 August 2026
Mato Grosso · Brazil
17,011ha
In short
- Paranatinga (2026) burned 3.0 times the area of Paranatinga (2021).
- Paranatinga (2026) lasted 6 days longer than Paranatinga (2021).
- The most intense hotspot of Paranatinga (2026) (120 MW) was 2.4 times that of Paranatinga (2021) (50 MW).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 39 for Paranatinga (2021) and 57 for Paranatinga (2026).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Paranatinga (2021)
- Paranatinga (2026)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 5,632 ha | 17,011 ha |
| Duration | 7 days | 13 days |
| Start | 26 August 2021 | 12 August 2026 |
| Country and region | Brazil · Mato Grosso | Brazil · Mato Grosso |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 1 |
| Heat detections | 171 | 434 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 50 MW | 120 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 39 · Very high | 57 · Extreme |
| Maximum temperature | 35.6 °C | 37.4 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 40 km/h | 47 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 25 % | 15 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.