▲ Major wildfire near -20.81, 19.78

Satellite-detected wildfire near -20.81, 19.78: 672 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 13445 MW, estimated affected area ~74 km², fire receding.

13 445 MWCumulated power 48 h

672Satellite detections

~74 km²Affected area (est.)

37 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
03/09 12:00 UTC	107	1 495
03/09 18:00 UTC	175	3 043
04/09 00:00 UTC	108	913
04/09 06:00 UTC	101	2 093
04/09 12:00 UTC	172	5 868
04/09 18:00 UTC	8	33
05/09 00:00 UTC	1	1

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 74 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 382.4 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 03/09 12:08 UTC to 05/09 00:39 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.