▲ Major wildfire near -17.76, 21.29

Satellite-detected wildfire near -17.76, 21.29: 1081 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 19949 MW, estimated affected area ~126 km², fire receding.

19 949 MWCumulated power 48 h

1 081Satellite detections

~126 km²Affected area (est.)

49 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
03/09 12:00 UTC	187	4 902
03/09 18:00 UTC	46	96
04/09 00:00 UTC	1	3
04/09 06:00 UTC	165	4 849
04/09 12:00 UTC	145	2 641
04/09 18:00 UTC	39	81
05/09 00:00 UTC	114	456
05/09 06:00 UTC	246	4 997
05/09 12:00 UTC	138	1 923

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 126 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 319.7 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 03/09 12:08 UTC to 05/09 13:10 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.