▲ Major wildfire near -24.72, 29.34

Satellite-detected wildfire near -24.72, 29.34: 309 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 6722 MW, estimated affected area ~29 km², fire intensifying.

6 722 MWCumulated power 48 h

309Satellite detections

~29 km²Affected area (est.)

49 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
15/10 06:00 UTC	5	27
15/10 12:00 UTC	3	18
15/10 18:00 UTC	14	17
16/10 12:00 UTC	128	3 939
16/10 18:00 UTC	70	127
17/10 06:00 UTC	46	987
17/10 12:00 UTC	43	1 608

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 29 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 193.3 MW on a single detection; the fire is currently intensifying (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 15/10 10:58 UTC to 17/10 12:02 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.