▲ Major wildfire near -20.09, 23.78

Satellite-detected wildfire near -20.09, 23.78: 532 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 13178 MW, estimated affected area ~56 km², fire intensifying.

13 178 MWCumulated power 48 h

532Satellite detections

~56 km²Affected area (est.)

60 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
19/10 00:00 UTC	3	3
19/10 06:00 UTC	15	136
19/10 12:00 UTC	20	371
19/10 18:00 UTC	9	10
20/10 00:00 UTC	4	7
20/10 12:00 UTC	103	1 514
20/10 18:00 UTC	124	565
21/10 12:00 UTC	254	10 572

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 56 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 293.7 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 19/10 00:16 UTC to 21/10 12:27 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.