▲ Major wildfire near -8.50, 17.42

Satellite-detected wildfire near -8.50, 17.42: 699 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 20156 MW, estimated affected area ~82 km², fire receding.

20 156 MWCumulated power 48 h

699Satellite detections

~82 km²Affected area (est.)

48 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
13/08 00:00 UTC	2	4
13/08 12:00 UTC	416	11 906
14/08 00:00 UTC	13	93
14/08 06:00 UTC	67	2 080
14/08 12:00 UTC	194	6 063
15/08 00:00 UTC	7	9

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 82 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 346.4 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 13/08 01:07 UTC to 15/08 00:50 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.