▲ Major wildfire near -10.43, 20.34

Satellite-detected wildfire near -10.43, 20.34: 967 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 33869 MW, estimated affected area ~121 km², fire receding.

Track this fire on the live map

Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
17/08 00:00 UTC	7	4
17/08 12:00 UTC	295	6 801
17/08 18:00 UTC	51	95
18/08 12:00 UTC	266	11 398
18/08 18:00 UTC	34	55
19/08 00:00 UTC	14	18
19/08 06:00 UTC	161	12 823
19/08 12:00 UTC	139	2 676

Estimated consequences

• Affected area: about 121 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
• Intensity: peak of 355.7 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 17/08 00:11 UTC to 19/08 12:10 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.