▲ Major wildfire near Kabalo, Congo

Satellite-detected wildfire near Kabalo, Congo: 627 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 18008 MW, estimated affected area ~69 km², fire receding.

18 008 MWCumulated power 48 h

627Satellite detections

~69 km²Affected area (est.)

49 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
29/07 06:00 UTC	41	473
29/07 12:00 UTC	62	1 865
29/07 18:00 UTC	6	8
30/07 00:00 UTC	1	0
30/07 06:00 UTC	50	561
30/07 18:00 UTC	8	16
31/07 00:00 UTC	1	2
31/07 06:00 UTC	422	14 152
31/07 12:00 UTC	36	930

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 69 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 304.7 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 29/07 11:47 UTC to 31/07 12:49 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.