▲ Major wildfire near -17.72, 131.42

Satellite-detected wildfire near -17.72, 131.42: 252 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 6975 MW, estimated affected area ~29 km², fire intensifying.

6 975 MWCumulated power 48 h

252Satellite detections

~29 km²Affected area (est.)

38 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
17/10 12:00 UTC	52	810
18/10 00:00 UTC	49	1 788
18/10 12:00 UTC	50	146
19/10 00:00 UTC	101	4 231

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 29 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 481.8 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 17/10 16:07 UTC to 19/10 05:59 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.