Compare two fires
Paranatinga (2022) vs Paranatinga (2026)
A · BR
Paranatinga fire, 24 August 2022
Mato Grosso · Brazil
3,245ha
B · BR
Paranatinga fire, 6 August 2026
Mato Grosso · Brazil
23,506ha
In short
- Paranatinga (2026) burned 7.2 times the area of Paranatinga (2022).
- Paranatinga (2026) lasted 5 days longer than Paranatinga (2022).
- The most intense hotspot of Paranatinga (2026) (227 MW) was 2.8 times that of Paranatinga (2022) (82 MW).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 40 for Paranatinga (2022) and 38 for Paranatinga (2026).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Paranatinga (2022)
- Paranatinga (2026)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 3,245 ha | 23,506 ha |
| Duration | 11 days | 16 days |
| Start | 24 August 2022 | 6 August 2026 |
| Country and region | Brazil · Mato Grosso | Brazil · Mato Grosso |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 1 |
| Heat detections | 111 | 565 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 82 MW | 227 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 40 · Very high | 38 · Very high |
| Maximum temperature | 35.6 °C | 38.0 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 39 km/h | 46 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 16 % | 16 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.