▲ Major wildfire near Aweil West County, South Sudan

Satellite-detected wildfire near Aweil West County, South Sudan: 1020 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 10576 MW, estimated affected area ~146 km², fire intensifying.

10 576 MWCumulated power 48 h

1 020Satellite detections

~146 km²Affected area (est.)

47 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
13/11 12:00 UTC	269	2 361
13/11 18:00 UTC	48	204
14/11 00:00 UTC	82	343
14/11 06:00 UTC	349	4 171
15/11 00:00 UTC	52	86
15/11 06:00 UTC	220	3 409

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 146 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 135.7 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 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.