Satellite fire · Angola Fire, Angola
This archive page covers the Satellite fire · Angola Fire in Angola. Last known size: 3,638 acres (1,472 hectares) under a Satellite cluster (FIRMS) classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 3,638 acres (1,472 ha)
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Status: Satellite cluster (FIRMS)
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
-9.8226, 21.5710
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Satellite fire · Angola Fire in Angola. Last known size: 3,638 acres (1,472 hectares) under a Satellite cluster (FIRMS) classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 4 days ago.
The fire is near Capengui (21.7 km NW), Muanzanza (24.9 km N), Muriege (40.1 km W), Chiluage (41.9 km NE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location.
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Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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Road Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Capengui
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Muanzanza
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Muriege
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Chiluage
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Tchipopa
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Mucanda Ngulungo
Largest Fires
None listed right now.
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Angola (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Capengui at 13 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 4 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Satellite fire · Angola |
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| Agency Fire ID | -123,270 |
| Country | Angola |
| Province / State | — |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | -9.82259 |
| Longitude | 21.57104 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 5:24 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Satellite cluster (FIRMS) |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 3,638 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Nearby towns | Capengui (13 mi NW), Muanzanza (15 mi N), Muriege (25 mi W), Chiluage (26 mi NE), Tchipopa (28 mi W), Mucanda Ngulungo (28 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 25, 2026, 5:24 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | firms-sat |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Satellite fire · Angola Fire was approximately 3,638 acres (1,472 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Satellite fire · Angola Fire is located in Angola at approximately -9.8226, 21.5710. Nearby towns include Capengui (21.7 km NW), Muanzanza (24.9 km N), Muriege (40.1 km W), Chiluage (41.9 km NE).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Satellite cluster (FIRMS). A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-26.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Capengui (13 mi NW), Muanzanza (15 mi N), Muriege (25 mi W), Chiluage (26 mi NE), Tchipopa (28 mi W), Mucanda Ngulungo (28 mi NW).
How many nearby fires are active?
No other active wildfires are listed within the nearby search radius.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 4 days ago).