Cunene Province
Wildfires in Cunene Province
Active wildfires in Cunene Province (Angola), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event4.4 km²26 h ago28 km NW of Cahama, Angola
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Cunene Province
- 26 h agoWildfire near Cahama, Angola – active4.4 km² · 28 km NW of Cahama, Angola
- 26 h agoWildfire near Cuvelai, Angola – active57 km² · 25 km N of Cuvelai, Angola
- 26 h agoWildfire near Ondjiva, Angola – active4.8 km² · 143 km ENE of Ondjiva, Angola
- 26 h agoWildfire near Ondjiva, Angola – active5.1 km² · 37 km NE of Ondjiva, Angola
- 26 h agoWildfire near Tchimporo-Yonde, Angola – active8.8 km² · 62 km NNW of Tchimporo-Yonde, Angola
- 27 h agoWildfire near Chissuata, Angola – active4.8 km² · 40 km SSW of Chissuata, Angola
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Cunene Province
Satellites have detected 35 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 71 km².
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35 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 71 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 km² | 28 km NW of Cahama, Angola | Active | |
| 57 km² | 25 km N of Cuvelai, Angola | Active | |
| 4.8 km² | 143 km ENE of Ondjiva, Angola | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 37 km NE of Ondjiva, Angola | Active | |
| 8.8 km² | 62 km NNW of Tchimporo-Yonde, Angola | Active | |
| 4.8 km² | 40 km SSW of Chissuata, Angola | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 19 km SSE of Cuvelai, Angola | Active | |
| 10 km² | 43 km E of Tchimporo-Yonde, Angola | Active | |
| 4.4 km² | 111 km NE of Ondjiva, Angola | Inactive | |
| 9.7 km² | 28 km SE of Tchimporo-Yonde, Angola | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 km² | 38 km NE of Tchimporo-Yonde, Angola | Inactive | |
| 58 km² | 14 km NE of Cahama, Angola | Inactive | |
| 57 km² | 25 km N of Cuvelai, Angola | Active | |
| 56 km² | 75 km NNE of Cahama, Angola | Inactive | |
| 44 km² | 32 km SSW of Tchimporo-Yonde, Angola | Inactive | |
| 37 km² | 72 km NNE of Cahama, Angola | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 82 km NNE of Cahama, Angola | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 20 km W of Cahama, Angola | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 20 km NNE of Tchimporo-Yonde, Angola | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 74 km NE of Cahama, Angola | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 51 km NNW of Tchimporo-Yonde, Angola | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 37 km E of Tchimporo-Yonde, Angola | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 33 km SSE of Cahama, Angola | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 40 km S of Cahama, Angola | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 42 km ESE of Cuvelai, Angola | Inactive |