Compare two fires
Paranatinga (2026) vs Paranatinga (2019)
A · BR
Paranatinga fire, October 2026
Mato Grosso · Brazil
4,561ha
B · BR
Paranatinga fire, 29 August 2019
Mato Grosso · Brazil
20,508ha
In short
- Paranatinga (2019) burned 4.5 times the area of Paranatinga (2026).
- Paranatinga (2019) lasted 20 days longer than Paranatinga (2026).
- The most intense hotspot of Paranatinga (2019) (259 MW) was 5.2 times that of Paranatinga (2026) (50 MW).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 16 for Paranatinga (2026) and 39 for Paranatinga (2019).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Paranatinga (2026)
- Paranatinga (2019)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 4,561 ha | 20,508 ha |
| Duration | 4 days | 24 days |
| Start | 8 October 2026 | 29 August 2019 |
| Country and region | Brazil · Mato Grosso | Brazil · Mato Grosso |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 1 |
| Heat detections | 151 | 2,086 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 50 MW | 259 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 16 · Moderate | 39 · Very high |
| Maximum temperature | 36.2 °C | 39.9 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 28 km/h | 42 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 29 % | 15 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.