Compare two fires
Paranatinga (2026) vs Paranatinga (2020)
A · BR
Paranatinga fire, 6 August 2026
Mato Grosso · Brazil
3,291ha
B · BR
Paranatinga fire, 5 September 2020
Mato Grosso · Brazil
11,291ha
In short
- Paranatinga (2020) burned 3.4 times the area of Paranatinga (2026).
- Paranatinga (2020) lasted 6 days longer than Paranatinga (2026).
- The most intense hotspot of Paranatinga (2020) (102 MW) was 3.1 times that of Paranatinga (2026) (33 MW).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 43 for Paranatinga (2026) and 55 for Paranatinga (2020).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Paranatinga (2026)
- Paranatinga (2020)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 3,291 ha | 11,291 ha |
| Duration | 6 days | 12 days |
| Start | 6 August 2026 | 5 September 2020 |
| Country and region | Brazil · Mato Grosso | Brazil · Mato Grosso |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 1 |
| Heat detections | 67 | 351 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 33 MW | 102 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 43 · Very high | 55 · Extreme |
| Maximum temperature | 36.7 °C | 38.3 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 41 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 16 % | 8 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.