Wildfires in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro is a state of Brazil — remnant Atlantic Forest, highland Cerrado and extensive sugarcane and pasture. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Rio de Janeiro, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here concentrate in the dry winter, August to September, when humidity drops and agricultural fire escapes easily. Its capital is Rio de Janeiro. Other main centres include São Gonçalo, Duque de Caxias and Niterói.
Current fires in Rio de Janeiro
No significant fires are currently detected in Rio de Janeiro.
Main towns
Rio de Janeiro São Gonçalo Duque de Caxias Niterói
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Rio de Janeiro
Wildfires across Rio de Janeiro concentrate in the dry winter, August to September, when humidity drops and agricultural fire escapes easily. 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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
Which places in Rio de Janeiro does the map cover?
Where does the Rio de Janeiro wildfire data come from?
Is the Rio de Janeiro 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.