▲ Major wildfire near -16.44, 18.69

Satellite-detected wildfire near -16.44, 18.69: 519 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 9748 MW, estimated affected area ~50 km², fire intensifying.

9 748 MWCumulated power 48 h

519Satellite detections

~50 km²Affected area (est.)

49 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
04/10 12:00 UTC	40	582
05/10 12:00 UTC	171	3 945
05/10 18:00 UTC	42	75
06/10 00:00 UTC	9	9
06/10 06:00 UTC	117	1 727
06/10 12:00 UTC	140	3 410

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 50 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 109.4 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 04/10 12:27 UTC to 06/10 13:29 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.