Compare two fires
Paranatinga (2026) vs Paranatinga (2023)
A · BR
Paranatinga fire, October 2026
Mato Grosso · Brazil
4,561ha
B · BR
Paranatinga fire, 30 August 2023
Mato Grosso · Brazil
6,787ha
In short
- Paranatinga (2023) burned 1.5 times the area of Paranatinga (2026).
- Paranatinga (2023) lasted 3 days longer than Paranatinga (2026).
- The most intense hotspot of Paranatinga (2023) (127 MW) was 2.6 times that of Paranatinga (2026) (50 MW).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 16 for Paranatinga (2026) and 3 for Paranatinga (2023).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Paranatinga (2026)
- Paranatinga (2023)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 4,561 ha | 6,787 ha |
| Duration | 4 days | 7 days |
| Start | 8 October 2026 | 30 August 2023 |
| Country and region | Brazil · Mato Grosso | Brazil · Mato Grosso |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 1 |
| Heat detections | 151 | 291 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 50 MW | 127 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 16 · Moderate | 3 · Very low |
| Maximum temperature | 36.2 °C | 37.6 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 28 km/h | 37 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 29 % | 24 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.