▲ Major wildfire near Prineville, United States of America

Satellite-detected wildfire near Prineville, United States of America: 2730 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 66443 MW, estimated affected area ~148 km², fire intensifying.

66 443 MWCumulated power 48 h

2 730Satellite detections

~148 km²Affected area (est.)

35 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
06/08 06:00 UTC	1202	4 790
06/08 18:00 UTC	553	44 973
07/08 06:00 UTC	758	3 666
07/08 18:00 UTC	217	13 015

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 148 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 828.6 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 06/08 09:52 UTC to 07/08 21:18 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.