▲ Major wildfire near -17.61, 21.83

Satellite-detected wildfire near -17.61, 21.83: 812 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 12102 MW, estimated affected area ~92 km², fire receding.

12 102 MWCumulated power 48 h

812Satellite detections

~92 km²Affected area (est.)

48 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
26/09 00:00 UTC	6	8
26/09 06:00 UTC	231	4 097
26/09 12:00 UTC	86	3 077
26/09 18:00 UTC	76	281
27/09 00:00 UTC	85	257
27/09 06:00 UTC	192	3 034
27/09 12:00 UTC	132	1 344
28/09 00:00 UTC	4	3

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 92 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 184.2 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 26/09 00:45 UTC to 28/09 00:28 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.