As of November 2, 2026, 25,128 fire hotspots were detected across 14 regions worldwide, according to compiled data
25,128 fire hotspots detected as of November 2, 2026, mainly in East Africa (7,030) and Southern Africa (6,485). Tanzania leads with 2,500 hotspots.
As of November 2, 2026, 25,128 fire hotspots were detected across 14 regions worldwide, according to compiled data. East Africa alone accounts for 7,030 hotspots — 28% of the total — followed closely by Southern Africa with 6,485 hotspots (25.8%). West Africa records 2,535 hotspots (10.1%), Central Africa 2,137 (8.5%), and Southeast Asia 640 (2.5%).
Among the worst-hit countries, Tanzania (TZA) leads with 2,500 hotspots detected in the East Africa region, representing 9.9% of the global total. Ethiopia (ETH) follows with 1,275 hotspots (5.1%), also in East Africa. Nigeria (NGA) logs 1,195 hotspots (4.8%) in West Africa. Brazil (BRA) counts 686 hotspots (2.7%) in the Amazon region. Ghana (GHA) reports 296 hotspots (1.2%), Senegal (SEN) 117 (0.5%), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (COD) 111 (0.4%), Cameroon (CMR) 66 (0.3%), and Kenya (KEN) 55 (0.2%).
Average fire brightness levels range from 316.2 for Brazil to 345.4 for Southern Africa. Average fire radiative power (FRP) is reported at 0.0 across all regions, suggesting missing data or a non-significant value. No comparison with a previous period is available in the data provided.
This analysis was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence, from institutional sources and verifiable open data. AI Transparency