▲ Major wildfire near Departamento de Patino, Argentina

Satellite-detected wildfire near Departamento de Patino, Argentina: 230 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 6608 MW, estimated affected area ~28 km², fire intensifying.

6 608 MWCumulated power 48 h

230Satellite detections

~28 km²Affected area (est.)

60 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
10/11 00:00 UTC	29	79
10/11 12:00 UTC	83	2 586
11/11 00:00 UTC	11	15
11/11 12:00 UTC	46	1 105
12/11 00:00 UTC	32	81
12/11 12:00 UTC	29	2 742

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 28 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 271.9 MW on a single detection; the fire is currently intensifying (comparing the last two 6-hour periods).
Smoke: current PM2.5 fine particles over the area: loading… (CAMS / Copernicus). Above 55 µg/m³, air is considered unhealthy.
Observed activity: from 10/11 05:31 UTC to 12/11 17:17 UTC (48-hour rolling window).

Automatic estimates derived from satellite detections. Precise assessments (evacuations, damage, official areas) are the responsibility of local authorities. In an emergency call your local emergency number.