▲ Major wildfire near -9.03, 16.76

Satellite-detected wildfire near -9.03, 16.76: 784 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 17345 MW, estimated affected area ~96 km², fire receding.

17 345 MWCumulated power 48 h

784Satellite detections

~96 km²Affected area (est.)

48 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
20/08 00:00 UTC	49	73
20/08 06:00 UTC	229	8 009
20/08 12:00 UTC	172	4 609
21/08 00:00 UTC	81	82
21/08 06:00 UTC	23	1 031
21/08 12:00 UTC	201	3 503
22/08 00:00 UTC	29	38

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 96 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 324.5 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 20/08 00:37 UTC to 22/08 00:20 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.