Huíla Province
Wildfires in Huíla Province
Active wildfires in Huíla Province (Angola), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event5.3 km²31 h ago29 km ESE of Mulondo, 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 Huíla Province
- 31 h agoWildfire near Mulondo, Angola – active5.3 km² · 29 km ESE of Mulondo, Angola
- 32 h agoWildfire near Chipindo, Angola – active19 km² · 40 km SSW of Chipindo, Angola
- 46 days agoWildfire near Matala, Angola96 km² · 74 km S of Matala, Angola
- 46 days agoWildfire near Quipungo, Angola83 km² · 31 km SE of Quipungo, Angola
- 46 days agoWildfire near Matala, Angola11 km² · 46 km SSE of Matala, Angola
- 46 days agoWildfire near Quipungo, Angola30 km² · 45 km SSE of Quipungo, Angola
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Huíla Province
Satellites have detected 75 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 150 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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75 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 150 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 km² | 29 km ESE of Mulondo, Angola | Active | |
| 19 km² | 40 km SSW of Chipindo, Angola | Active | |
| 96 km² | 74 km S of Matala, Angola | Inactive | |
| 83 km² | 31 km SE of Quipungo, Angola | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 46 km SSE of Matala, Angola | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 45 km SSE of Quipungo, Angola | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 65 km SE of Matala, Angola | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 71 km SE of Chibia, Angola | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 63 km SSE of Matala, Angola | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 54 km S of Chipindo, Angola | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 km² | 37 km SE of Chipindo, Angola | Inactive | |
| 136 km² | 67 km SSW of Quipungo, Angola | Inactive | |
| 96 km² | 74 km S of Matala, Angola | Inactive | |
| 83 km² | 31 km SE of Quipungo, Angola | Inactive | |
| 74 km² | 29 km SW of Chipindo, Angola | Inactive | |
| 68 km² | 77 km ESE of Matala, Angola | Inactive | |
| 61 km² | 15 km ENE of Chipindo, Angola | Inactive | |
| 59 km² | 58 km SSW of Matala, Angola | Inactive | |
| 53 km² | 29 km NW of Caluquembe, Angola | Inactive | |
| 50 km² | 21 km SE of Chipindo, Angola | Inactive | |
| 50 km² | 31 km WSW of Chipindo, Angola | Inactive | |
| 44 km² | 47 km E of Chipindo, Angola | Inactive | |
| 41 km² | 55 km E of Matala, Angola | Inactive | |
| 36 km² | 19 km NE of Chipindo, Angola | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 18 km NNE of Dongo, Angola | Inactive |