First published 9/18/2026, 6:15:15 PM · Last updated 9/27/2026, 6:49:30 PM

Green forest fire notification in Brazil (12–18 Sep 2026)

GDACS reports a wildfire in Brazil that started on 2026-09-12 and continued through 2026-09-18 at coordinates -11.35587183798045, -46.811293271836746. The notification lists the event type as WF (wildfire) and an alert level of Green.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, environment-and-climate

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 4/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Wildfires can damage ecosystems, air quality, and local infrastructure and pose health and safety risks to nearby communities. Even with a Green alert (indicating limited impact or low intensity), monitoring is warranted in case conditions change or the fire spreads.

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Green forest fire notification in Brazil

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