▲ Major wildfire near Yucca Flat, United States of America

Satellite-detected wildfire near Yucca Flat, United States of America: 324 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 10650 MW, estimated affected area ~28 km², fire intensifying.

10 650 MWCumulated power 48 h

324Satellite detections

~28 km²Affected area (est.)

35 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
28/07 06:00 UTC	1	0
28/07 18:00 UTC	1	4
29/07 06:00 UTC	141	362
29/07 18:00 UTC	181	10 284

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 28 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 484.7 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 28/07 09:41 UTC to 29/07 20:44 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.