Wildfires in Federal District, Brazil
Federal District is a state of Brazil — the Cerrado savanna and the floodplains of the Pantanal. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Federal District, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here peak from July to October; in drought years Pantanal fires burn peat and wetland vegetation and can persist for weeks. Its capital is Brasília. Other main centres include Ceilândia and Taguatinga.
Current fires in Federal District
No significant fires are currently detected in Federal District.
Main towns
Brasília Ceilândia Taguatinga
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Federal District
Wildfires across Federal District peak from July to October; in drought years Pantanal fires burn peat and wetland vegetation and can persist for weeks. Higher temperatures, low humidity and wind make fires start and spread faster — check the fire-danger level before lighting any fire or working outdoors.
What the Federal District fire map shows
Every fire on this page is an automatic heat detection from NASA satellites (VIIRS and MODIS), grouped into fire events and updated continuously; where official national sources publish data, it is shown alongside. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 193).
Frequently asked questions
When is the wildfire season in Federal District?
Which places in Federal District does the map cover?
Where does the Federal District wildfire data come from?
Is the Federal District fire map official?
⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS. They are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, agricultural burning) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official sources.