Maranhão é o 4º estado com mais focos de queimadas no país em 2026

Maranhão is the fourth highest-ranking Brazilian state for wildfire incidents in 2026, with 2,479 active fire spots reported by INPE as of mid-July. While the number shows an 18% decrease from last year, ongoing prevention efforts are critical due to risks to public health, the environment, and electric power infrastructure.