▲ Major wildfire near -12.17, 36.49

Satellite-detected wildfire near -12.17, 36.49: 1568 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 17000 MW, estimated affected area ~168 km², fire receding.

17 000 MWCumulated power 48 h

1 568Satellite detections

~168 km²Affected area (est.)

36 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
22/10 06:00 UTC	504	8 684
22/10 12:00 UTC	38	431
22/10 18:00 UTC	300	1 117
23/10 06:00 UTC	436	5 839
23/10 18:00 UTC	290	929

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 168 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 198.7 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 22/10 10:30 UTC to 23/10 22:59 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.