▲ Major wildfire near Kamina, Congo

Satellite-detected wildfire near Kamina, Congo: 377 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 19932 MW, estimated affected area ~55 km², fire intensifying.

19 932 MWCumulated power 48 h

377Satellite detections

~55 km²Affected area (est.)

49 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
03/08 12:00 UTC	90	3 858
04/08 06:00 UTC	74	1 598
05/08 00:00 UTC	4	4
05/08 06:00 UTC	62	1 586
05/08 12:00 UTC	147	12 885

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 55 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 325.9 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 03/08 12:10 UTC to 05/08 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.