▲ Major wildfire near Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve, Botswana

Satellite-detected wildfire near Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve, Botswana: 62 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 3026 MW, estimated affected area ~9 km², fire receding.

3 026 MWCumulated power 48 h

62Satellite detections

~9 km²Affected area (est.)

35 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
13/11 06:00 UTC	5	81
13/11 18:00 UTC	13	48
14/11 06:00 UTC	33	2 864
14/11 18:00 UTC	11	33

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 9 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 332.6 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 13/11 11:55 UTC to 14/11 22:50 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.