Forest fire in Brazil ( 24874ha)
Forest fire in Brazil
- Time
- 8/12/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC
- Coordinates
- -14.454, -52.991
- Data source
- gdacs
- Alert level
- Green
- Burned area
- 24,874 ha
- Country
- Brazil
Event timeline
- Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:02:51 GMTSignificantForest fire in Brazil ( 24874ha)
- Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:16:20 GMTSignificantForest fire in Brazil ( 18570ha)
- Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:04:07 GMTSignificantForest fire in Brazil ( 17325ha)
- Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:04:05 GMTSignificantForest fire in Brazil ( 17275ha)
- Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:05:26 GMTSignificantForest fire in Brazil ( 17042ha)
- Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:03:04 GMTSignificantForest fire in Brazil ( 14297ha)
- Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:04:01 GMTSignificantForest fire in Brazil ( 14228ha)
- Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:03:55 GMTSignificantForest fire in Brazil ( 13608ha)
- Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:03:03 GMTSignificantForest fire in Brazil ( 13428ha)
- Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:47:32 GMTSignificantForest fire in Brazil ( 10794ha)
- Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:46:06 GMTSignificantForest fire in Brazil ( 10424ha)
- Sat, 22 Aug 2026 03:46:56 GMTSignificantForest fire in Brazil ( 10410ha)
- Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:46:46 GMTSignificantForest fire in Brazil ( 10247ha)
- Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:32:19 GMTMinorForest fire in Brazil ( 7042ha)
- Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:31:16 GMTMinorForest fire in Brazil ( 6875ha)
- Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:31:58 GMTMinorForest fire in Brazil ( 5051ha)
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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