▲ Major wildfire near -16.61, 36.45

Satellite-detected wildfire near -16.61, 36.45: 4524 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 49851 MW, estimated affected area ~442 km², fire receding.

49 851 MWCumulated power 48 h

4 524Satellite detections

~442 km²Affected area (est.)

37 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
14/09 06:00 UTC	634	4 437
14/09 12:00 UTC	615	5 039
14/09 18:00 UTC	68	61
15/09 06:00 UTC	2002	28 733
15/09 12:00 UTC	918	11 217
15/09 18:00 UTC	287	364

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 442 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 160.2 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 14/09 10:41 UTC to 15/09 23:12 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.