▲ Major wildfire near Kamina, Congo

Satellite-detected wildfire near Kamina, Congo: 584 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 16989 MW, estimated affected area ~66 km², fire intensifying.

16 989 MWCumulated power 48 h

584Satellite detections

~66 km²Affected area (est.)

49 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
27/07 00:00 UTC	4	4
27/07 06:00 UTC	17	593
27/07 12:00 UTC	290	11 310
27/07 18:00 UTC	13	19
28/07 12:00 UTC	251	5 046
28/07 18:00 UTC	6	7
29/07 00:00 UTC	3	9

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 66 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 312.5 MW on a single detection; the fire is currently intensifying (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 27/07 00:05 UTC to 29/07 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.