▲ Major wildfire near Maper, South Sudan

Satellite-detected wildfire near Maper, South Sudan: 586 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 12222 MW, estimated affected area ~85 km², fire intensifying.

12 222 MWCumulated power 48 h

586Satellite detections

~85 km²Affected area (est.)

47 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
08/11 06:00 UTC	3	12
09/11 06:00 UTC	200	3 445
10/11 00:00 UTC	21	28
10/11 06:00 UTC	362	8 738

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 85 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 238.4 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 08/11 11:57 UTC to 10/11 11:19 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.