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Wildfires in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Mato Grosso do Sul 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 Mato Grosso do Sul, 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 Campo Grande. Other main centres include Dourados and Três Lagoas.

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Wind7 km/h S · gusts 16 km/h

Current fires in Mato Grosso do Sul

Main towns

Campo Grande Dourados Três Lagoas

Neighbouring regions

Federal District Goiás Mato Grosso

Wildfire season in Mato Grosso do Sul

Wildfires across Mato Grosso do Sul 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 Mato Grosso do Sul 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 Mato Grosso do Sul?
Wildfires across Mato Grosso do Sul peak from July to October; in drought years Pantanal fires burn peat and wetland vegetation and can persist for weeks.
Which places in Mato Grosso do Sul does the map cover?
It covers all of Mato Grosso do Sul, from Campo Grande, Dourados and Três Lagoas.
Where does the Mato Grosso do Sul wildfire data come from?
From NASA FIRMS satellite hotspots (VIIRS and MODIS sensors) together with official national fire and fire-danger sources, updated continuously.
Is the Mato Grosso do Sul fire map official?
No. It republishes public satellite and official data and is not an emergency-warning service. In an emergency call 193.

⚠️ 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.