Chobe
Wildfires in Chobe
Active wildfires in Chobe (Botswana), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event16 km²33 h ago26 km WNW of Kasane, Botswana
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
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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 Chobe
- 33 h agoWildfire near Kasane, Botswana – active16 km² · 26 km WNW of Kasane, Botswana
- 45 h agoWildfire near Kasane, Botswana – active9.7 km² · 38 km WNW of Kasane, Botswana
- 22 days agoWildfire near Kasane, Botswana11 km² · 60 km WSW of Kasane, Botswana
- 57 days agoWildfire near Kasane, Botswana21 km² · 41 km NW of Kasane, Botswana
- 78 days agoWildfire near Kasane, Botswana10 km² · 32 km NNW of Kasane, Botswana
- 99 days agoWildfire near Kasane, Botswana33 km² · 26 km NNW of Kasane, Botswana
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Chobe
Satellites have detected 8 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 33 km².
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8 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 33 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 km² | 26 km WNW of Kasane, Botswana | Active | |
| 9.7 km² | 38 km WNW of Kasane, Botswana | Active | |
| 11 km² | 60 km WSW of Kasane, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 41 km NW of Kasane, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 32 km NNW of Kasane, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 26 km NNW of Kasane, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 22 km SW of Kasane, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 26 km SSW of Kasane, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 42 km SW of Kasane, Botswana | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 km² | 26 km NNW of Kasane, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 22 km SW of Kasane, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 41 km NW of Kasane, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 42 km SW of Kasane, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 26 km WNW of Kasane, Botswana | Active | |
| 12 km² | 26 km SSW of Kasane, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 60 km WSW of Kasane, Botswana | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 32 km NNW of Kasane, Botswana | Inactive |