Wildfire occurrences annually affect different vegetation regions, generating environmental, economic, and social impacts. The municipality of Rio de Contas, located in Chapada Diamantina, Bahia, constitutes one of these vulnerable areas. In this context, the use of geotechnologies such as remote sensing is essential for monitoring and analyzing affected territories. This study was developed to evaluate wildfire occurrences on a spatiotemporal scale in Rio de Contas from 2010 to 2024, using satellite imagery and geoprocessing techniques. Data on fire outbreaks were obtained from the Wildfire Program of the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), whereas burned area data were extracted from NASA’s Reverb platform and the University of Maryland. Meteorological information was provided by the National Institute of Meteorology (INMET). Analyses were performed on QGIS, applying Kernel density estimation. Of the 101 wildfire outbreaks identified, 48.5 % occurred within conservation units. Its highest incidence was recorded in September, with an average burned area of 394.18 ha, associated with low rainfall rates. Spatial analysis indicated a concentration of fire outbreaks in areas above 1000 meters in altitude, predominantly in grassland savanna. Thus, the most prone periods to wildfires and their association with local climatic variables were identified. These findings highlight the relevance of geotechnologies in environmental planning and management, providing support for wildfire prevention and mitigation strategies.
