▲ Major wildfire near -24.20, 23.61

Satellite-detected wildfire near -24.20, 23.61: 604 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 11553 MW, estimated affected area ~66 km², fire receding.

11 553 MWCumulated power 48 h

604Satellite detections

~66 km²Affected area (est.)

35 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
27/10 06:00 UTC	91	1 803
27/10 12:00 UTC	63	1 268
27/10 18:00 UTC	114	111
28/10 00:00 UTC	17	24
28/10 06:00 UTC	201	4 708
28/10 12:00 UTC	105	3 625
28/10 18:00 UTC	13	15

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 66 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 180.6 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 27/10 11:53 UTC to 28/10 23:09 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.