Kweneng District
Wildfires in Kweneng District
Active wildfires in Kweneng District (Botswana), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event79 km²12 h ago100 km NNE of Salajwe, Botswana
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
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 Kweneng District
- 12 h agoWildfire near Salajwe, Botswana – active79 km² · 100 km NNE of Salajwe, Botswana
- 12 h agoWildfire near Salajwe, Botswana – active58 km² · 66 km N of Salajwe, Botswana
- 12 h agoWildfire near Salajwe, Botswana – active17 km² · 117 km NNW of Salajwe, Botswana
- 12 h agoWildfire near Salajwe, Botswana – active354 km² · 114 km N of Salajwe, Botswana
- 12 h agoWildfire near Salajwe, Botswana – active6.0 km² · 117 km NNE of Salajwe, Botswana
- 25 h agoWildfire near Dutlwe, Botswana – active12 km² · 72 km N of Dutlwe, Botswana
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Kweneng District
Satellites have detected 31 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 465 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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31 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 465 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 km² | 100 km NNE of Salajwe, Botswana | Active | |
| 58 km² | 66 km N of Salajwe, Botswana | Active | |
| 17 km² | 117 km NNW of Salajwe, Botswana | Active | |
| 354 km² | 114 km N of Salajwe, Botswana | Active | |
| 6.0 km² | 117 km NNE of Salajwe, Botswana | Active | |
| 12 km² | 72 km N of Dutlwe, Botswana | Active | |
| 4.6 km² | 54 km N of Salajwe, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 9.6 km² | 40 km WSW of Dutlwe, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 96 km NNW of Salajwe, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 35 km SSW of Dutlwe, Botswana | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 465 km² | 58 km NNE of Dutlwe, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 354 km² | 114 km N of Salajwe, Botswana | Active | |
| 92 km² | 33 km W of Salajwe, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 86 km² | 91 km NNW of Salajwe, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 79 km² | 100 km NNE of Salajwe, Botswana | Active | |
| 76 km² | 23 km N of Dutlwe, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 72 km² | 96 km NW of Salajwe, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 63 km² | 85 km NW of Salajwe, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 58 km² | 66 km N of Salajwe, Botswana | Active | |
| 43 km² | 47 km NE of Dutlwe, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 90 km NW of Salajwe, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 30 km ENE of Dutlwe, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 49 km WSW of Dutlwe, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 36 km NE of Dutlwe, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 37 km W of Salajwe, Botswana | Inactive |