▲ Major wildfire near -8.22, 23.80

Satellite-detected wildfire near -8.22, 23.80: 598 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 29796 MW, estimated affected area ~76 km², fire receding.

29 796 MWCumulated power 48 h

598Satellite detections

~76 km²Affected area (est.)

47 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
17/08 00:00 UTC	13	44
17/08 06:00 UTC	134	13 406
17/08 12:00 UTC	139	3 262
17/08 18:00 UTC	33	70
18/08 12:00 UTC	196	12 463
18/08 18:00 UTC	83	550

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 76 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 599.1 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 17/08 00:11 UTC to 18/08 23:33 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.