▲ Major wildfire near Raja, South Sudan

Satellite-detected wildfire near Raja, South Sudan: 912 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 9772 MW, estimated affected area ~134 km², fire intensifying.

9 772 MWCumulated power 48 h

912Satellite detections

~134 km²Affected area (est.)

47 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
13/11 12:00 UTC	168	1 347
13/11 18:00 UTC	3	6
14/11 00:00 UTC	5	6
14/11 06:00 UTC	280	2 050
15/11 00:00 UTC	80	139
15/11 06:00 UTC	376	6 225

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 134 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 171.6 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 13/11 12:04 UTC to 15/11 11:25 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.