Global fire hotspot detections total 31,086 across 19 regions, according to data as of November 2, 2026
31,086 fire hotspots detected worldwide as of November 2, 2026. Southern Africa: 7,499. Brazil (Amazonia): 6,890. Nigeria: 2,058.
Global fire hotspot detections total 31,086 across 19 regions, according to data as of November 2, 2026. Southern Africa records the highest number of detections with 7,499 hotspots, followed by East Africa (4,601), West Africa (3,252), Southeast Asia (1,703) and Central Africa (1,515). The Amazonia region accounts for 46 detections in the category not attributed to a country.
By country, Brazil totals 6,890 hotspots detected in the Amazonia region, with an average brightness of 331.6. Nigeria records 2,058 hotspots in West Africa (average brightness of 336.6), Tanzania 931 hotspots in East Africa (337.8), Indonesia 798 hotspots in Southeast Asia (323.8) and Ethiopia 748 hotspots in East Africa (338.2).
Other countries show lower volumes: Ghana (338 hotspots in West Africa), Senegal (326 hotspots in West Africa), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (107 hotspots in East Africa), Vietnam (89 hotspots in Southeast Asia), Cameroon (62 hotspots in West Africa), Thailand (49 hotspots in Southeast Asia), Myanmar (45 hotspots in Southeast Asia) and Kenya (29 hotspots in East Africa).
Average detection brightness ranges from 323.8 (Indonesia) to 339.5 (Senegal). Average fire radiative power (FRP) is reported at 0.0 for all regions and countries listed. Last detection dates range from November 1 to November 2, 2026.
This analysis was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence, from institutional sources and verifiable open data. AI Transparency