▲ Major wildfire near -8.69, 23.77

Satellite-detected wildfire near -8.69, 23.77: 653 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 30396 MW, estimated affected area ~76 km², fire intensifying.

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
20/08 00:00 UTC	25	44
20/08 06:00 UTC	191	2 432
20/08 18:00 UTC	9	29
21/08 00:00 UTC	35	92
21/08 06:00 UTC	110	5 855
21/08 12:00 UTC	33	689
22/08 00:00 UTC	6	5
22/08 06:00 UTC	80	3 076
22/08 12:00 UTC	164	18 175

Estimated consequences

• Affected area: about 76 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
• Intensity: peak of 741.8 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 20/08 00:37 UTC to 22/08 12:53 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.