▲ Major wildfire near -9.97, 24.27

Satellite-detected wildfire near -9.97, 24.27: 864 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 16143 MW, estimated affected area ~102 km², fire receding.

16 143 MWCumulated power 48 h

864Satellite detections

~102 km²Affected area (est.)

36 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
18/08 12:00 UTC	162	2 116
18/08 18:00 UTC	40	38
19/08 06:00 UTC	316	10 861
19/08 12:00 UTC	297	3 001
19/08 18:00 UTC	36	82
20/08 00:00 UTC	13	45

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 102 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 483.5 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 18/08 12:27 UTC to 20/08 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.