▲ Major wildfire near Austin, United States of America

Satellite-detected wildfire near Austin, United States of America: 774 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 24026 MW, estimated affected area ~51 km², fire intensifying.

24 026 MWCumulated power 48 h

774Satellite detections

~51 km²Affected area (est.)

37 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
29/07 06:00 UTC	221	890
29/07 18:00 UTC	125	13 721
30/07 06:00 UTC	285	645
30/07 18:00 UTC	143	8 770

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 51 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 548.8 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 29/07 09:05 UTC to 30/07 21:48 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.