▲ Major wildfire near -21.66, 26.55

Satellite-detected wildfire near -21.66, 26.55: 614 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 12626 MW, estimated affected area ~57 km², fire receding.

12 626 MWCumulated power 48 h

614Satellite detections

~57 km²Affected area (est.)

35 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
30/08 06:00 UTC	1	2
30/08 18:00 UTC	145	929
31/08 00:00 UTC	35	125
31/08 06:00 UTC	238	6 683
31/08 12:00 UTC	87	4 022
31/08 18:00 UTC	108	864

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 57 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 307.7 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 30/08 11:42 UTC to 31/08 22:54 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.