▲ Major wildfire near San Andreas, United States of America

Satellite-detected wildfire near San Andreas, United States of America: 380 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 12678 MW, estimated affected area ~28 km², fire intensifying.

12 678 MWCumulated power 48 h

380Satellite detections

~28 km²Affected area (est.)

13 hObserved activity span

Track this fire on the live map

Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
04/08 06:00 UTC	143	1 900
04/08 18:00 UTC	237	10 778

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 28 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 655.4 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 04/08 09:09 UTC to 04/08 22:14 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.