▲ Major wildfire near -19.88, 25.96

Satellite-detected wildfire near -19.88, 25.96: 613 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 12060 MW, estimated affected area ~70 km², fire intensifying.

12 060 MWCumulated power 48 h

613Satellite detections

~70 km²Affected area (est.)

60 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
18/10 00:00 UTC	26	54
18/10 06:00 UTC	79	1 130
18/10 12:00 UTC	55	679
18/10 18:00 UTC	26	40
19/10 00:00 UTC	20	52
19/10 06:00 UTC	62	694
19/10 12:00 UTC	78	994
19/10 18:00 UTC	63	190
20/10 00:00 UTC	19	25
20/10 06:00 UTC	39	712
20/10 12:00 UTC	146	7 489

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 70 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 338.7 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 18/10 00:35 UTC to 20/10 12:46 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.