▲ Major wildfire near Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve, Botswana
Satellite-detected wildfire near Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve, Botswana: 384 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 6214 MW, estimated affected area ~55 km², fire receding.
Affected area: about 55 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 171.9 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 11/11 00:05 UTC to 13/11 23:07 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.