▲ Major wildfire near -18.50, 20.71

Satellite-detected wildfire near -18.50, 20.71: 881 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 12937 MW, estimated affected area ~96 km², fire receding.

12 937 MWCumulated power 48 h

881Satellite detections

~96 km²Affected area (est.)

35 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
14/09 12:00 UTC	464	7 776
14/09 18:00 UTC	82	134
15/09 00:00 UTC	9	12
15/09 06:00 UTC	163	2 219
15/09 12:00 UTC	145	2 775
15/09 18:00 UTC	18	21

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 96 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 180.0 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 14/09 12:02 UTC to 15/09 23:14 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.