Wildfires in Santa Catarina, Brazil
Santa Catarina is a state of Brazil — the Pampa grasslands, araucária forest and farmland. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Santa Catarina, 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 Florianópolis. Other main centres include Joinville, Blumenau and Chapecó.
Current fires in Santa Catarina
Main towns
Florianópolis Joinville Blumenau Chapecó
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Santa Catarina
Wildfires across Santa Catarina 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 Santa Catarina 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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Where does the Santa Catarina wildfire data come from?
Is the Santa Catarina 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.