Compare two fires
Paranatinga (2026) vs Paranatinga (2021)
A · BR
Paranatinga fire, October 2026
Mato Grosso · Brazil
4,561ha
B · BR
Paranatinga fire, 8 August 2021
Mato Grosso · Brazil
9,108ha
In short
- Paranatinga (2021) burned 2.0 times the area of Paranatinga (2026).
- Paranatinga (2021) lasted 21 days longer than Paranatinga (2026).
- The most intense hotspot of Paranatinga (2021) (106 MW) was 2.1 times that of Paranatinga (2026) (50 MW).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 16 for Paranatinga (2026) and 38 for Paranatinga (2021).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Paranatinga (2026)
- Paranatinga (2021)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 4,561 ha | 9,108 ha |
| Duration | 4 days | 25 days |
| Start | 8 October 2026 | 8 August 2021 |
| Country and region | Brazil · Mato Grosso | Brazil · Mato Grosso |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 1 |
| Heat detections | 151 | 859 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 50 MW | 106 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 16 · Moderate | 38 · Very high |
| Maximum temperature | 36.2 °C | 37.5 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 28 km/h | 41 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.