▲ Major wildfire near -18.56, 23.70

Satellite-detected wildfire near -18.56, 23.70: 507 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 5739 MW, estimated affected area ~56 km², fire intensifying.

5 739 MWCumulated power 48 h

507Satellite detections

~56 km²Affected area (est.)

60 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
30/10 00:00 UTC	41	51
30/10 06:00 UTC	24	173
30/10 12:00 UTC	25	266
30/10 18:00 UTC	36	48
31/10 00:00 UTC	29	53
31/10 12:00 UTC	50	624
31/10 18:00 UTC	76	99
01/11 12:00 UTC	226	4 426

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 56 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 86.5 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 30/10 00:09 UTC to 01/11 12:23 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.