▲ Major wildfire near Akhtubinskiy Rayon, Russian Federation

Satellite-detected wildfire near Akhtubinskiy Rayon, Russian Federation: 502 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 13261 MW, estimated affected area ~64 km², fire receding.

13 261 MWCumulated power 48 h

502Satellite detections

~64 km²Affected area (est.)

14 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
26/07 06:00 UTC	324	12 396
26/07 18:00 UTC	178	865

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 64 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 350.6 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 26/07 09:34 UTC to 26/07 23:48 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.