Kavango West
Wildfires in Kavango West
Active wildfires in Kavango West (Namibia), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event9.5 km²34 h ago38 km NE of Nkurenkuru, Namibia
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
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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
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Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Earthquakes
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Kavango West
- 34 h agoWildfire near Nkurenkuru, Namibia – active9.5 km² · 38 km NE of Nkurenkuru, Namibia
- 23 days agoWildfire near Nkurenkuru, Namibia22 km² · 14 km W of Nkurenkuru, Namibia
- 26 days agoWildfire near Nkurenkuru, Namibia19 km² · 24 km NW of Nkurenkuru, Namibia
- 48 days agoWildfire near Nkurenkuru, Namibia26 km² · 114 km N of Nkurenkuru, Namibia
- 48 days agoWildfire near Nkurenkuru, Namibia17 km² · 84 km NNW of Nkurenkuru, Namibia
- 48 days agoWildfire near Nkurenkuru, Namibia12 km² · 63 km WNW of Nkurenkuru, Namibia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Kavango West
Satellites have detected 38 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 59 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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38 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 59 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.5 km² | 38 km NE of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Active | |
| 22 km² | 14 km W of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 24 km NW of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 114 km N of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 84 km NNW of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 63 km WNW of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 45 km S of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 15 km S of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 42 km² | 78 km NNE of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 46 km N of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 km² | 107 km NNW of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 52 km² | 82 km NW of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 46 km² | 43 km NNE of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 42 km² | 78 km NNE of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 80 km NE of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 9 km ENE of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 61 km NW of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 114 km N of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 45 km S of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 88 km N of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 14 km W of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 46 km N of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 37 km NNW of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 20 km WNW of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 39 km NNE of Nkurenkuru, Namibia | Inactive |