▲ Major wildfire near -8.98, 16.95

Satellite-detected wildfire near -8.98, 16.95: 636 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 27485 MW, estimated affected area ~67 km², fire intensifying.

27 485 MWCumulated power 48 h

636Satellite detections

~67 km²Affected area (est.)

60 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
22/08 00:00 UTC	27	41
22/08 12:00 UTC	116	2 414
22/08 18:00 UTC	2	4
23/08 12:00 UTC	56	466
24/08 00:00 UTC	1	1
24/08 06:00 UTC	222	11 004
24/08 12:00 UTC	212	13 556

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 67 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 347.6 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 22/08 00:01 UTC to 24/08 12:19 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.