▲ Major wildfire near -10.72, 21.22

Satellite-detected wildfire near -10.72, 21.22: 536 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 15602 MW, estimated affected area ~66 km², fire receding.

15 602 MWCumulated power 48 h

536Satellite detections

~66 km²Affected area (est.)

48 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
20/08 00:00 UTC	10	17
20/08 06:00 UTC	205	4 232
20/08 12:00 UTC	140	8 159
21/08 00:00 UTC	18	26
21/08 06:00 UTC	68	2 236
21/08 12:00 UTC	81	910
22/08 00:00 UTC	14	22

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 66 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 391.7 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 20/08 00:37 UTC to 22/08 00:20 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.