Compare two fires
Paranatinga (2026) vs Paranatinga (2017)
A · BR
Paranatinga fire, 6 August 2026
Mato Grosso · Brazil
3,291ha
B · BR
Paranatinga fire, 19 August 2017
Mato Grosso · Brazil
15,308ha
In short
- Paranatinga (2017) burned 4.7 times the area of Paranatinga (2026).
- Paranatinga (2017) lasted 13 days longer than Paranatinga (2026).
- The most intense hotspot of Paranatinga (2017) (277 MW) was 8.5 times that of Paranatinga (2026) (33 MW).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 43 for Paranatinga (2026) and 40 for Paranatinga (2017).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Paranatinga (2026)
- Paranatinga (2017)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 3,291 ha | 15,308 ha |
| Duration | 6 days | 19 days |
| Start | 6 August 2026 | 19 August 2017 |
| Country and region | Brazil · Mato Grosso | Brazil · Mato Grosso |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 2 |
| Heat detections | 67 | 453 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 33 MW | 277 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 43 · Very high | 40 · Very high |
| Maximum temperature | 36.7 °C | 38.3 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 41 km/h | 46 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 16 % | 14 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.