▲ Major wildfire near -18.44, -49.70

Satellite-detected wildfire near -18.44, -49.70: 139 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 7821 MW, estimated affected area ~15 km², fire .

7 821 MWCumulated power 48 h

139Satellite detections

~15 km²Affected area (est.)

2 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
16/08 12:00 UTC	139	7 821

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 15 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 500.9 MW on a single detection; the fire is currently (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 16/08 16:09 UTC to 16/08 17:49 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.