Major wildfire near Lucapa, Angola

Satellite-detected wildfire near Lucapa, Angola: 894 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 34092 MW, estimated affected area ~96 km², fire receding.

34 092 MWCumulated power 48 h
894Satellite detections
~96 km²Affected area (est.)
60 hObserved activity span
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Evolution (6-hour periods)

StartDetectionsFRP (MW)
27/07 00:00 UTC2441
27/07 12:00 UTC1531 350
27/07 18:00 UTC4464
28/07 12:00 UTC671 676
28/07 18:00 UTC44
29/07 00:00 UTC22
29/07 06:00 UTC39821 897
29/07 12:00 UTC2029 058

Estimated consequences

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.