▲ Major wildfire near Sandoa, Congo

Satellite-detected wildfire near Sandoa, Congo: 590 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 16547 MW, estimated affected area ~71 km², fire receding.

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
26/07 00:00 UTC	13	22
26/07 06:00 UTC	41	518
26/07 12:00 UTC	105	3 160
26/07 18:00 UTC	10	13
27/07 00:00 UTC	10	26
27/07 12:00 UTC	371	12 737
27/07 18:00 UTC	40	70

Estimated consequences

• Affected area: about 71 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
• Intensity: peak of 298.3 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 26/07 00:05 UTC to 27/07 23:46 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.