▲ Major wildfire near Sandoa, Congo

Satellite-detected wildfire near Sandoa, Congo: 412 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 14118 MW, estimated affected area ~60 km², fire intensifying.

14 118 MWCumulated power 48 h

412Satellite detections

~60 km²Affected area (est.)

36 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
03/08 12:00 UTC	233	9 445
03/08 18:00 UTC	1	1
04/08 06:00 UTC	145	4 599
04/08 18:00 UTC	1	3
05/08 00:00 UTC	32	70

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 60 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 269.3 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 03/08 12:10 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.