▲ Major wildfire near Mountain City, United States of America

Satellite-detected wildfire near Mountain City, United States of America: 439 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 24113 MW, estimated affected area ~44 km², fire intensifying.

24 113 MWCumulated power 48 h

439Satellite detections

~44 km²Affected area (est.)

35 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
26/07 06:00 UTC	3	6
26/07 18:00 UTC	146	2 634
27/07 06:00 UTC	41	195
27/07 18:00 UTC	249	21 278

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 44 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 528.3 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 26/07 10:17 UTC to 27/07 21:25 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.