▲ Major wildfire near Sandoa, Congo

Satellite-detected wildfire near Sandoa, Congo: 699 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 21460 MW, estimated affected area ~81 km², fire receding.

21 460 MWCumulated power 48 h

699Satellite detections

~81 km²Affected area (est.)

49 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
27/07 00:00 UTC	1	2
27/07 12:00 UTC	343	10 540
27/07 18:00 UTC	5	4
28/07 12:00 UTC	341	10 900
28/07 18:00 UTC	7	8
29/07 00:00 UTC	2	6

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 81 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 270.9 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 27/07 00:07 UTC to 29/07 00:50 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.