▲ Major wildfire near Wase, Nigeria

Satellite-detected wildfire near Wase, Nigeria: 416 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 5492 MW, estimated affected area ~62 km², fire intensifying.

5 492 MWCumulated power 48 h

416Satellite detections

~62 km²Affected area (est.)

60 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
13/11 00:00 UTC	5	12
13/11 12:00 UTC	18	160
14/11 00:00 UTC	18	25
14/11 12:00 UTC	110	1 830
15/11 00:00 UTC	30	34
15/11 12:00 UTC	235	3 431

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 62 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 157.9 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 01:00 UTC to 15/11 13:08 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.