Compare two fires
Paranatinga (2026) vs Paranatinga (2026)
A · BR
Paranatinga fire, 12 August 2026
Mato Grosso · Brazil
17,011ha
B · BR
Paranatinga fire, 6 August 2026
Mato Grosso · Brazil
23,506ha
In short
- Paranatinga (2026) burned 1.4 times the area of Paranatinga (2026).
- Paranatinga (2026) lasted 3 days longer than Paranatinga (2026).
- The most intense hotspot of Paranatinga (2026) (227 MW) was 1.9 times that of Paranatinga (2026) (120 MW).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 57 for Paranatinga (2026) and 38 for Paranatinga (2026).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Paranatinga (2026)
- Paranatinga (2026)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 17,011 ha | 23,506 ha |
| Duration | 13 days | 16 days |
| Start | 12 August 2026 | 6 August 2026 |
| Country and region | Brazil · Mato Grosso | Brazil · Mato Grosso |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 1 |
| Heat detections | 434 | 565 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 120 MW | 227 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 57 · Extreme | 38 · Very high |
| Maximum temperature | 37.4 °C | 38.0 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 47 km/h | 46 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.