Karaganda
Wildfires in Karaganda
Active wildfires in Karaganda (Kazakhstan), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event29 km²2 days agonear Balqash, Kazakhstan
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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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Floods
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Volcanoes
Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Karaganda
- 2 days agoWildfire near Balqash, Kazakhstan29 km² · near Balqash, Kazakhstan
- 42 days agoWildfire near Temirtau, Kazakhstan12 km² · 5 km E of Temirtau, Kazakhstan
- 44 days agoWildfire near Temirtau, Kazakhstan19 km² · 65 km NE of Temirtau, Kazakhstan
- 63 days agoWildfire near Aksu-Ayuly, Kazakhstan48 km² · 74 km NE of Aksu-Ayuly, Kazakhstan
- 65 days agoWildfire near Karaganda, Kazakhstan21 km² · 57 km ESE of Karaganda, Kazakhstan
- 88 days agoWildfire near Zharyk, Kazakhstan29 km² · 21 km ENE of Zharyk, Kazakhstan
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Karaganda
Satellites have detected 20 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 130 km².
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20 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 130 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 km² | near Balqash, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 5 km E of Temirtau, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 65 km NE of Temirtau, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 48 km² | 74 km NE of Aksu-Ayuly, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 57 km ESE of Karaganda, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 21 km ENE of Zharyk, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 34 km NW of Prigorodnoye, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 62 km ENE of Aksu-Ayuly, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 59 km E of Aksu-Ayuly, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 77 km² | 74 km ESE of Karaganda, Kazakhstan | Inactive |
Show all (20)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 km² | 119 km SE of Karaganda, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 37 km² | 64 km SE of Karaganda, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 44 km N of Aqshatau, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 47 km ESE of Karaganda, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 25 km NNE of Aksu-Ayuly, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 72 km SSE of Abay, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 102 km ESE of Karaganda, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 130 km² | 143 km S of Balqash, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 53 km SE of Priozersk, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 149 km S of Balqash, Kazakhstan | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 km² | 143 km S of Balqash, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 77 km² | 74 km ESE of Karaganda, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 48 km² | 74 km NE of Aksu-Ayuly, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 37 km² | 64 km SE of Karaganda, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 119 km SE of Karaganda, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 21 km ENE of Zharyk, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | near Balqash, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 57 km ESE of Karaganda, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 65 km NE of Temirtau, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 34 km NW of Prigorodnoye, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 59 km E of Aksu-Ayuly, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 62 km ENE of Aksu-Ayuly, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 149 km S of Balqash, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 25 km NNE of Aksu-Ayuly, Kazakhstan | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 53 km SE of Priozersk, Kazakhstan | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 19 | 130 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 29 km² |