Compare two fires
Paranatinga (2026) vs Paranatinga (2017)
A · BR
Paranatinga fire, October 2026
Mato Grosso · Brazil
4,561ha
B · BR
Paranatinga fire, 19 August 2017
Mato Grosso · Brazil
25,261ha
In short
- Paranatinga (2017) burned 5.5 times the area of Paranatinga (2026).
- Paranatinga (2017) lasted 35 days longer than Paranatinga (2026).
- The most intense hotspot of Paranatinga (2017) (422 MW) was 8.5 times that of Paranatinga (2026) (50 MW).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 16 for Paranatinga (2026) and 34 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 | 4,561 ha | 25,261 ha |
| Duration | 4 days | 39 days |
| Start | 8 October 2026 | 19 August 2017 |
| Country and region | Brazil · Mato Grosso | Brazil · Mato Grosso |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 1 |
| Heat detections | 151 | 1,574 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 50 MW | 422 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 16 · Moderate | 34 · High |
| Maximum temperature | 36.2 °C | 35.9 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 28 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 29 % | 22 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.