Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
Wildfires in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
Active wildfires in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Guyana), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event3.6 km²14 h ago34 km SE of Lethem, Guyana
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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)
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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 Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
- 14 h agoWildfire near Lethem, Guyana – active3.6 km² · 34 km SE of Lethem, Guyana
- 15 h agoWildfire near Lethem, Guyana – active5.8 km² · 147 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana
- 15 h agoWildfire near Lethem, Guyana – active3.4 km² · 30 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana
- 15 h agoWildfire near Lethem, Guyana – active7.1 km² · 31 km E of Lethem, Guyana
- 27 h agoWildfire near Lethem, Guyana – active3.6 km² · 120 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana
- 27 h agoWildfire near Lethem, Guyana – active13 km² · 32 km ENE of Lethem, Guyana
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 13 km².
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2 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 13 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 km² | 34 km SE of Lethem, Guyana | Active | |
| 5.8 km² | 147 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 30 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana | Active | |
| 7.1 km² | 31 km E of Lethem, Guyana | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 120 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana | Active | |
| 13 km² | 32 km ENE of Lethem, Guyana | Active | |
| 8.2 km² | 49 km ENE of Lethem, Guyana | Active | |
| 4.0 km² | near Lethem, Guyana | Active | |
| 5.0 km² | 49 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 98 km SE of Lethem, Guyana | Inactive |
Show all (15)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 km² | 89 km SE of Lethem, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 3.4 km² | 118 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 3.8 km² | 108 km SE of Lethem, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 5.8 km² | 19 km NNE of Lethem, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 146 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 km² | 32 km ENE of Lethem, Guyana | Active | |
| 11 km² | 146 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana | Inactive |