▲ Major wildfire near -8.24, 17.52

Satellite-detected wildfire near -8.24, 17.52: 597 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 15102 MW, estimated affected area ~71 km², fire receding.

15 102 MWCumulated power 48 h

597Satellite detections

~71 km²Affected area (est.)

48 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
19/08 00:00 UTC	27	33
19/08 06:00 UTC	153	2 589
19/08 12:00 UTC	182	7 240
20/08 00:00 UTC	19	40
20/08 06:00 UTC	109	3 505
20/08 12:00 UTC	83	1 644
21/08 00:00 UTC	24	52

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 71 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 317.4 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 19/08 00:56 UTC to 21/08 00:37 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.