Erongo Region
Wildfires in Erongo Region
Active wildfires in Erongo Region (Namibia), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event10 km²20 days ago32 km E of Karibib, Namibia
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
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Heavy rain (10–25 mm)
Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
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
Very low lightning
Low lightning
Moderate lightning
High lightning
Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Earthquakes
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Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Erongo Region
- 20 days agoWildfire near Karibib, Namibia10 km² · 32 km E of Karibib, Namibia
- 47 days agoWildfire near Omaruru, Namibia25 km² · 28 km N of Omaruru, Namibia
- 76 days agoWildfire near Omaruru, Namibia27 km² · 24 km NNW of Omaruru, Namibia
- 80 days agoWildfire near Karibib, Namibia13 km² · 22 km N of Karibib, Namibia
- 82 days agoWildfire near Karibib, Namibia28 km² · 15 km SE of Karibib, Namibia
- 84 days agoWildfire near Karibib, Namibia17 km² · 14 km SE of Karibib, Namibia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Erongo Region
Satellites have detected 13 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 40 km².
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13 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 40 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 km² | 32 km E of Karibib, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 28 km N of Omaruru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 24 km NNW of Omaruru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 22 km N of Karibib, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 15 km SE of Karibib, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 14 km SE of Karibib, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 15 km NW of Okombahe, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 40 km² | 12 km SSE of Karibib, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 17 km NE of Okombahe, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 33 km NNE of Otjimbingwe, Namibia | Inactive |
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| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 km² | 17 km NNE of Okombahe, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 19 km ESE of Okombahe, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 32 km NE of Okombahe, Namibia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 km² | 12 km SSE of Karibib, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 33 km NNE of Otjimbingwe, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 15 km SE of Karibib, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 24 km NNW of Omaruru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 28 km N of Omaruru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 15 km NW of Okombahe, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 32 km NE of Okombahe, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 19 km ESE of Okombahe, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 17 km NE of Okombahe, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 14 km SE of Karibib, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 17 km NNE of Okombahe, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 22 km N of Karibib, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 32 km E of Karibib, Namibia | Inactive |