▲ Major wildfire near Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve, Botswana

Satellite-detected wildfire near Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve, Botswana: 389 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 6746 MW, estimated affected area ~56 km², fire receding.

6 746 MWCumulated power 48 h

389Satellite detections

~56 km²Affected area (est.)

35 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
12/11 12:00 UTC	34	856
12/11 18:00 UTC	59	200
13/11 06:00 UTC	128	5 130
13/11 18:00 UTC	168	559

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 56 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 287.5 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 12/11 12:14 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.