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Forest fire in Brazil ( 13045ha)

Forest fire in Brazil

Time
8/9/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC
Coordinates
-14.944, -46.611
Data source
gdacs
Alert level
Green
Burned area
13,045 ha
Country
Brazil

Event timeline

  1. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:31:03 GMT
    SignificantForest fire in Brazil ( 13045ha)
  2. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:31:56 GMT
    SignificantForest fire in Brazil ( 12899ha)
  3. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:32:01 GMT
    SignificantForest fire in Brazil ( 12860ha)
  4. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:32:09 GMT
    SignificantForest fire in Brazil ( 11041ha)
  5. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:32:54 GMT
    SignificantForest fire in Brazil ( 10416ha)
  6. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:32:54 GMT
    SignificantForest fire in Brazil ( 10396ha)
  7. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:32:53 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Brazil ( 9760ha)
  8. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:17:47 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Brazil ( 8990ha)
  9. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:32:00 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Brazil ( 8824ha)
  10. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:16:43 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Brazil ( 8274ha)
  11. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:17:54 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Brazil ( 7517ha)
  12. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:17:39 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Brazil ( 7458ha)
  13. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:17:44 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Brazil ( 7455ha)
  14. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:17:02 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Brazil ( 6590ha)
  15. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:16:01 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Brazil ( 5382ha)
  16. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:16:46 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Brazil ( 5239ha)

Snapshots are recorded when the event first appears or its severity changes.

🧰 What to do

Before

  • Create defensible space: clear leaves and brush 30 ft from your home
  • Pack a go-bag: documents, medications, N95 masks, chargers
  • Know two evacuation routes out of your neighborhood

During

  • Evacuate immediately when ordered — don't wait
  • If trapped: call 911, stay inside away from outside walls
  • Wear an N95 mask; keep windows and vents closed

After

  • Return only when authorities say it's safe
  • Watch for hot spots, embers, and damaged power lines
  • Document damage with photos before cleaning up

Guidance condensed from Ready.gov

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