▲ Major wildfire near -18.80, 21.78

Satellite-detected wildfire near -18.80, 21.78: 788 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 11579 MW, estimated affected area ~85 km², fire intensifying.

11 579 MWCumulated power 48 h

788Satellite detections

~85 km²Affected area (est.)

60 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
17/10 00:00 UTC	25	94
17/10 06:00 UTC	102	1 596
17/10 12:00 UTC	97	1 858
17/10 18:00 UTC	38	74
18/10 00:00 UTC	21	22
18/10 06:00 UTC	79	1 636
18/10 12:00 UTC	84	881
18/10 18:00 UTC	19	47
19/10 00:00 UTC	48	136
19/10 06:00 UTC	85	1 615
19/10 12:00 UTC	190	3 621

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 85 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 144.8 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 17/10 00:54 UTC to 19/10 13:06 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.