▲ Major wildfire near Valpacos, Portugal

Satellite-detected wildfire near Valpacos, Portugal: 452 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 12296 MW, estimated affected area ~42 km², fire receding.

12 296 MWCumulated power 48 h

452Satellite detections

~42 km²Affected area (est.)

36 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
28/07 12:00 UTC	5	196
29/07 00:00 UTC	127	785
29/07 12:00 UTC	151	10 348
30/07 00:00 UTC	169	966

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 42 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 414.4 MW on a single detection; the fire is currently receding (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 14:18 UTC to 30/07 02:17 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.