Compare two fires
Paranatinga (2026) vs Paranatinga (2022)
A · BR
Paranatinga fire, 12 August 2026
Mato Grosso · Brazil
17,011ha
B · BR
Paranatinga fire, 23 August 2022
Mato Grosso · Brazil
3,245ha
In short
- Paranatinga (2026) burned 5.2 times the area of Paranatinga (2022).
- Paranatinga (2026) lasted 1 day longer than Paranatinga (2022).
- The most intense hotspot of Paranatinga (2026) (120 MW) was 1.5 times that of Paranatinga (2022) (82 MW).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 57 for Paranatinga (2026) and 40 for Paranatinga (2022).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Paranatinga (2026)
- Paranatinga (2022)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 17,011 ha | 3,245 ha |
| Duration | 13 days | 12 days |
| Start | 12 August 2026 | 23 August 2022 |
| Country and region | Brazil · Mato Grosso | Brazil · Mato Grosso |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 1 |
| Heat detections | 434 | 111 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 120 MW | 82 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 57 · Extreme | 40 · Very high |
| Maximum temperature | 37.4 °C | 35.6 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 47 km/h | 39 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 15 % | 16 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.