Wildfires in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Rio Grande do Norte is a state of Brazil — the semi-arid Caatinga, the interior Cerrado and a coastal strip of Atlantic Forest. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Rio Grande do Norte, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here rise through the long September–December dry season, especially along the Cerrado agricultural frontier. Its capital is Natal. Other main centres include Mossoró and Parnamirim.
Current fires in Rio Grande do Norte
No significant fires are currently detected in Rio Grande do Norte.
Main towns
Natal Mossoró Parnamirim
Neighbouring regions
Alagoas Bahia Ceará Maranhão Paraíba Pernambuco Piauí Sergipe
Wildfire season in Rio Grande do Norte
Wildfires across Rio Grande do Norte rise through the long September–December dry season, especially along the Cerrado agricultural frontier. 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 Grande do Norte 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
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Is the Rio Grande do Norte 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.