▲ Major wildfire near -24.97, 32.13

Satellite-detected wildfire near -24.97, 32.13: 389 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 8219 MW, estimated affected area ~40 km², fire receding.

8 219 MWCumulated power 48 h

389Satellite detections

~40 km²Affected area (est.)

49 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
17/10 06:00 UTC	8	41
17/10 12:00 UTC	7	66
17/10 18:00 UTC	1	1
18/10 06:00 UTC	122	1 479
18/10 18:00 UTC	31	37
19/10 06:00 UTC	163	5 328
19/10 12:00 UTC	57	1 267

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 40 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 179.1 MW on a single detection; the fire is currently receding (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 17/10 11:40 UTC to 19/10 12:44 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.