Ngwaketsi District
Wildfires in Ngwaketsi District
Active wildfires in Ngwaketsi District (Botswana), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event50 km²2 days ago65 km WNW of Khakhea, 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 Ngwaketsi District
- 2 days agoWildfire near Khakhea, Botswana50 km² · 65 km WNW of Khakhea, Botswana
- 2 days agoWildfire near Khakhea, Botswana18 km² · 66 km WNW of Khakhea, Botswana
- 14 days agoWildfire near Khakhea, Botswana28 km² · 44 km NNE of Khakhea, Botswana
- 15 days agoWildfire near Sese, Botswana10 km² · 41 km SSW of Sese, Botswana
- 16 days agoWildfire near Kanye, Botswana111 km² · 76 km SW of Kanye, Botswana
- 16 days agoWildfire near Khakhea, Botswana16 km² · 42 km NNW of Khakhea, Botswana
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Ngwaketsi District
Satellites have detected 16 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 111 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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16 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 111 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 km² | 65 km WNW of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 66 km WNW of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 44 km NNE of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 41 km SSW of Sese, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 111 km² | 76 km SW of Kanye, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 42 km NNW of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 53 km² | 33 km NNW of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 30 km SSW of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 43 km² | 63 km NNW of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 31 km W of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive |
Show all (16)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 km² | 28 km WSW of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 43 km N of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 35 km ESE of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 68 km² | 58 km NW of Lorolwana, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 60 km NNW of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 45 km N of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 km² | 76 km SW of Kanye, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 68 km² | 58 km NW of Lorolwana, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 53 km² | 33 km NNW of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 50 km² | 65 km WNW of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 43 km² | 63 km NNW of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 31 km W of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 44 km NNE of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 28 km WSW of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 60 km NNW of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 66 km WNW of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 42 km NNW of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 30 km SSW of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 45 km N of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 35 km ESE of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 43 km N of Khakhea, Botswana | Inactive |