▲ Major wildfire near -17.64, 21.04

Satellite-detected wildfire near -17.64, 21.04: 731 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 15060 MW, estimated affected area ~85 km², fire receding.

15 060 MWCumulated power 48 h

731Satellite detections

~85 km²Affected area (est.)

48 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
05/09 00:00 UTC	114	460
05/09 06:00 UTC	215	4 802
05/09 12:00 UTC	117	1 756
05/09 18:00 UTC	4	5
06/09 00:00 UTC	57	165
06/09 06:00 UTC	58	1 321
06/09 12:00 UTC	156	6 541
07/09 00:00 UTC	10	9

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 85 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 291.0 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 05/09 00:39 UTC to 07/09 00:22 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.