Wildfires in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Rio Grande do Sul is a state of Brazil — the Pampa grasslands, araucária forest and farmland. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Rio Grande do Sul, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here are less frequent in this wetter climate but increase during dry spells and prolonged drought. Its capital is Porto Alegre. Other main centres include Caxias do Sul, Pelotas and Canoas.
Current fires in Rio Grande do Sul
No significant fires are currently detected in Rio Grande do Sul.
Main towns
Porto Alegre Caxias do Sul Pelotas Canoas
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Rio Grande do Sul
Wildfires across Rio Grande do Sul are less frequent in this wetter climate but increase during dry spells and prolonged drought. 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 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 Rio Grande do Sul?
Which places in Rio Grande do Sul does the map cover?
Where does the Rio Grande do Sul wildfire data come from?
Is the Rio Grande do Sul 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.