▲ Major wildfire near -16.45, 20.79

Satellite-detected wildfire near -16.45, 20.79: 265 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 5706 MW, estimated affected area ~27 km², fire receding.

5 706 MWCumulated power 48 h

265Satellite detections

~27 km²Affected area (est.)

25 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
17/10 06:00 UTC	103	2 430
17/10 12:00 UTC	79	1 989
18/10 06:00 UTC	44	924
18/10 12:00 UTC	39	364

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 27 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 125.6 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 17/10 11:45 UTC to 18/10 13:06 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.