▲ Major wildfire near Kabalo, Congo

Satellite-detected wildfire near Kabalo, Congo: 656 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 23544 MW, estimated affected area ~76 km², fire receding.

23 544 MWCumulated power 48 h

656Satellite detections

~76 km²Affected area (est.)

48 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
26/07 00:00 UTC	1	1
26/07 06:00 UTC	41	616
26/07 12:00 UTC	18	123
26/07 18:00 UTC	11	16
27/07 00:00 UTC	8	12
27/07 06:00 UTC	187	15 187
27/07 12:00 UTC	289	7 270
27/07 18:00 UTC	101	320

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 76 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 427.8 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 26/07 00:03 UTC to 27/07 23:46 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.