Satellite fire · Angola Fire, Angola
This archive page covers the Satellite fire · Angola Fire in Angola. Last known size: 2,279 acres (922 hectares) and was classified as Satellite cluster (FIRMS).
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 2,279 acres (922 ha)
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Status: Satellite cluster (FIRMS)
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
-10.4759, 16.9438
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Satellite fire · Angola Fire in Angola. Last known size: 2,279 acres (922 hectares) and was classified as Satellite cluster (FIRMS).
The fire was last updated 4 days ago by agency reporting systems.
Settlements in the area include Capuco (12.4 km N), Cindandi (16.2 km NE), Graça (17.1 km NE), Quitumbo (17.9 km E).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site.
Growth Trend
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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Capuco
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Cindandi
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Graça
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Quitumbo
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Balanca do Goma
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Camêsso
Largest Fires
None listed right now.
Community
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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: Capuco at 7.7 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 4 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Satellite fire · Angola |
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| Agency Fire ID | -131,212 |
| Country | Angola |
| Province / State | — |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | -10.47592 |
| Longitude | 16.94385 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 5:24 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Satellite cluster (FIRMS) |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 2,279 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Nearby towns | Capuco (7.7 mi N), Cindandi (10 mi NE), Graça (11 mi NE), Quitumbo (11 mi E), Balanca do Goma (11 mi E), Camêsso (14 mi N) |
| 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 2,279 acres (922 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Satellite fire · Angola Fire is located in Angola at approximately -10.4759, 16.9438. Nearby towns include Capuco (12.4 km N), Cindandi (16.2 km NE), Graça (17.1 km NE), Quitumbo (17.9 km E).
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 Capuco (7.7 mi N), Cindandi (10 mi NE), Graça (11 mi NE), Quitumbo (11 mi E), Balanca do Goma (11 mi E), Camêsso (14 mi N).
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).