▲ Major wildfire near Derby-West Kimberley, Australia

Satellite-detected wildfire near Derby-West Kimberley, Australia: 339 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 6890 MW, estimated affected area ~49 km², fire intensifying.

6 890 MWCumulated power 48 h

339Satellite detections

~49 km²Affected area (est.)

49 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
08/11 12:00 UTC	25	81
09/11 00:00 UTC	9	97
09/11 06:00 UTC	37	1 201
09/11 12:00 UTC	8	25
10/11 06:00 UTC	95	1 148
10/11 12:00 UTC	165	4 337

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 49 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 620.8 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 08/11 16:15 UTC to 10/11 17:17 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.