▲ Major wildfire near Philipsburg, United States of America

Satellite-detected wildfire near Philipsburg, United States of America: 615 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 20053 MW, estimated affected area ~28 km², fire intensifying.

20 053 MWCumulated power 48 h

615Satellite detections

~28 km²Affected area (est.)

35 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
07/08 06:00 UTC	110	322
07/08 18:00 UTC	209	13 078
08/08 06:00 UTC	136	275
08/08 18:00 UTC	160	6 379

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 28 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 376.4 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 07/08 09:34 UTC to 08/08 20:59 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.