Compare two fires
Paranatinga (2026) vs Paranatinga (2024)
A · BR
Paranatinga fire, 12 August 2026
Mato Grosso · Brazil
17,011ha
B · BR
Paranatinga fire, 18 August 2024
Mato Grosso · Brazil
7,168ha
In short
- Paranatinga (2026) burned 2.4 times the area of Paranatinga (2024).
- Paranatinga (2026) lasted 7 days longer than Paranatinga (2024).
- The most intense hotspot of Paranatinga (2026) (120 MW) was 1.5 times that of Paranatinga (2024) (79 MW).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 57 for Paranatinga (2026) and 46 for Paranatinga (2024).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Paranatinga (2026)
- Paranatinga (2024)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 17,011 ha | 7,168 ha |
| Duration | 13 days | 6 days |
| Start | 12 August 2026 | 18 August 2024 |
| Country and region | Brazil · Mato Grosso | Brazil · Mato Grosso |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 1 |
| Heat detections | 434 | 234 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 120 MW | 79 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 57 · Extreme | 46 · Very high |
| Maximum temperature | 37.4 °C | 35.5 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 47 km/h | 34 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 15 % | 14 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.