▲ Major wildfire near Oroville, United States of America

Satellite-detected wildfire near Oroville, United States of America: 2643 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 45303 MW, estimated affected area ~128 km², fire intensifying.

45 303 MWCumulated power 48 h

2 643Satellite detections

~128 km²Affected area (est.)

35 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
06/08 06:00 UTC	720	4 237
06/08 18:00 UTC	698	29 226
07/08 06:00 UTC	808	4 152
07/08 18:00 UTC	417	7 689

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 128 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 655.5 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 21:21 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.