▲ Major wildfire near -16.56, 16.52

Satellite-detected wildfire near -16.56, 16.52: 863 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 12610 MW, estimated affected area ~95 km², fire receding.

12 610 MWCumulated power 48 h

863Satellite detections

~95 km²Affected area (est.)

48 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
16/09 00:00 UTC	4	9
16/09 06:00 UTC	78	2 514
16/09 12:00 UTC	243	5 033
17/09 00:00 UTC	102	498
17/09 12:00 UTC	393	4 491
17/09 18:00 UTC	28	51
18/09 00:00 UTC	15	14

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 95 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 148.6 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 16/09 00:35 UTC to 18/09 00:16 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.