▲ Major wildfire near Murphy, United States of America

Satellite-detected wildfire near Murphy, United States of America: 2112 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 19878 MW, estimated affected area ~168 km², fire intensifying.

19 878 MWCumulated power 48 h

2 112Satellite detections

~168 km²Affected area (est.)

59 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
02/08 06:00 UTC	1633	3 457
02/08 18:00 UTC	123	5 580
03/08 06:00 UTC	69	124
03/08 18:00 UTC	32	653
04/08 06:00 UTC	91	1 338
04/08 18:00 UTC	164	8 726

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 168 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 541.3 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 02/08 09:28 UTC to 04/08 20:34 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.