▲ Major wildfire near West Central Okanagan, Canada

Satellite-detected wildfire near West Central Okanagan, Canada: 289 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 7146 MW, estimated affected area ~19 km², fire intensifying.

7 146 MWCumulated power 48 h

289Satellite detections

~19 km²Affected area (est.)

37 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
03/08 06:00 UTC	79	2 381
03/08 18:00 UTC	84	3 412
04/08 06:00 UTC	48	145
04/08 18:00 UTC	78	1 208

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 19 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 458.7 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 03/08 09:26 UTC to 04/08 21:57 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.