▲ Major wildfire near -16.26, 36.50

Satellite-detected wildfire near -16.26, 36.50: 866 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 8417 MW, estimated affected area ~108 km², fire intensifying.

8 417 MWCumulated power 48 h

866Satellite detections

~108 km²Affected area (est.)

48 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
18/10 06:00 UTC	141	1 264
18/10 18:00 UTC	11	10
19/10 06:00 UTC	283	2 809
19/10 18:00 UTC	14	19
20/10 06:00 UTC	417	4 316

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 108 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 272.3 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 18/10 11:23 UTC to 20/10 11:06 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.