Compare two fires
Paranatinga (2026) vs Paranatinga (2016)
A · BR
Paranatinga fire, 12 August 2026
Mato Grosso · Brazil
17,011ha
B · BR
Paranatinga fire, 9 July 2016
Mato Grosso · Brazil
5,229ha
In short
- Paranatinga (2026) burned 3.3 times the area of Paranatinga (2016).
- Paranatinga (2026) lasted 7 days longer than Paranatinga (2016).
- The most intense hotspot of Paranatinga (2026) (120 MW) was 1.1 times that of Paranatinga (2016) (107 MW).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 57 for Paranatinga (2026) and 32 for Paranatinga (2016).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Paranatinga (2026)
- Paranatinga (2016)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 17,011 ha | 5,229 ha |
| Duration | 13 days | 6 days |
| Start | 12 August 2026 | 9 July 2016 |
| Country and region | Brazil · Mato Grosso | Brazil · Mato Grosso |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 1 |
| Heat detections | 434 | 168 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 120 MW | 107 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 57 · Extreme | 32 · High |
| Maximum temperature | 37.4 °C | 34.1 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 47 km/h | 24 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 15 % | 26 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.