▲ Major wildfire near -8.26, 37.18

Satellite-detected wildfire near -8.26, 37.18: 470 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 6196 MW, estimated affected area ~55 km², fire receding.

6 196 MWCumulated power 48 h

470Satellite detections

~55 km²Affected area (est.)

36 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
02/10 06:00 UTC	45	387
02/10 18:00 UTC	5	8
03/10 06:00 UTC	318	5 638
03/10 18:00 UTC	102	164

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 55 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 181.6 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 02/10 11:25 UTC to 03/10 23:52 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.