Oakland fire hot enough to be detected from space

The massive Oakland blaze that destroyed a building under construction Friday morning was hot enough to be detected from space, according to a tweet from the National Weather Service.

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- The massive Oakland blaze that destroyed a building under construction Friday morning was hot enough to be detected from space, according to a tweet from the National Weather Service.

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The 4-alarm fire was detected on the GOES16 satellite and had an estimated temperature of roughly 900 kelvins, which translates to roughly 1,160.33 degrees Fahrenheit.

That's hot.

Officials are still investigating the origin of the flames.

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PHOTOS: Massive structure fire in Uptown Oakland

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Fire crews are seen working to extinguish a blaze at a construction project in Oakland, Calif. on Friday, July 7, 2017.none

A sign offering a free meal to firefighters is seen in Oakland, Calif. on Friday, July 7, 2017.none

Fire destroys building under construction in Oakland, California, Friday, July 7, 2017.none

Ash could be seen for miles after massive fire in Oakland, Calif., Friday, July 7, 2017.none

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Massive fire at building under construction in Uptown Oakland, California, Friday, July 7, 2017.none

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