▲ Major wildfire near Verkhnevilyuysky District, Russian Federation

Satellite-detected wildfire near Verkhnevilyuysky District, Russian Federation: 885 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 16932 MW, estimated affected area ~80 km², fire intensifying.

16 932 MWCumulated power 48 h

885Satellite detections

~80 km²Affected area (est.)

53 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
27/07 00:00 UTC	126	1 617
27/07 06:00 UTC	23	263
27/07 12:00 UTC	2	6
27/07 18:00 UTC	41	56
28/07 00:00 UTC	149	3 685
28/07 12:00 UTC	32	61
28/07 18:00 UTC	44	60
29/07 00:00 UTC	468	11 184

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 80 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 270.2 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 27/07 00:58 UTC to 29/07 05:38 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.