▲ Major wildfire near Lucapa, Angola

Satellite-detected wildfire near Lucapa, Angola: 301 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 16646 MW, estimated affected area ~44 km², fire receding.

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
03/08 00:00 UTC	5	6
03/08 12:00 UTC	206	13 444
03/08 18:00 UTC	1	1
04/08 00:00 UTC	1	1
04/08 06:00 UTC	83	3 183
05/08 00:00 UTC	5	12

Estimated consequences

• Affected area: about 44 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
• Intensity: peak of 294.8 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 03/08 00:56 UTC to 05/08 00:37 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.