Bolikhamsai
Wildfires in Bolikhamsai
Active wildfires in Bolikhamsai (Laos), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event16 km²36 h ago41 km E of Pakxan, Laos
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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)
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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
Very low lightning
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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 Bolikhamsai
- 36 h agoWildfire near Pakxan, Laos – active16 km² · 41 km E of Pakxan, Laos
- 37 h agoWildfire near Ban Nahin, Laos – active6.2 km² · 13 km S of Ban Nahin, Laos
- 37 h agoWildfire near Pakxan, Laos – active14 km² · 12 km NNW of Pakxan, Laos
- 3 days agoWildfire near Ban Lak Xao, Laos7.6 km² · 20 km SSE of Ban Lak Xao, Laos
- 212 days agoWildfire near Pakxan, Laos28 km² · 55 km ENE of Pakxan, Laos
- 212 days agoWildfire near Ban Lak Xao, Laos15 km² · 26 km W of Ban Lak Xao, Laos
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Bolikhamsai
Satellites have detected 28 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 102 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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28 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 102 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 km² | 41 km E of Pakxan, Laos | Active | |
| 6.2 km² | 13 km S of Ban Nahin, Laos | Active | |
| 14 km² | 12 km NNW of Pakxan, Laos | Active | |
| 7.6 km² | 20 km SSE of Ban Lak Xao, Laos | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 55 km ENE of Pakxan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 26 km W of Ban Lak Xao, Laos | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 22 km E of Borikhan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 49 km WNW of Pakxan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 34 km NNE of Borikhan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 52 km² | 57 km W of Pakxan, Laos | Inactive |
Show all (30)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 km² | 27 km NW of Borikhan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 40 km WNW of Pakxan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 69 km NW of Pakxan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 52 km² | 19 km W of Ban Lak Xao, Laos | Inactive | |
| 102 km² | 60 km NNW of Pakxan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 10 km E of Ban Lak Xao, Laos | Inactive | |
| 51 km² | 71 km NE of Borikhan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 74 km² | 53 km WNW of Pakxan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 39 km² | 34 km ENE of Pakxan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 49 km² | 56 km ENE of Pakxan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 38 km² | 26 km WNW of Borikhan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 24 km NE of Borikhan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 43 km² | 36 km NW of Borikhan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 25 km N of Borikhan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 46 km NW of Pakxan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 27 km SSW of Ban Lak Xao, Laos | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 60 km NE of Borikhan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 20 km ENE of Ban Nahin, Laos | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 69 km NE of Borikhan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 25 km NE of Borikhan, Laos | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 km² | 60 km NNW of Pakxan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 74 km² | 53 km WNW of Pakxan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 52 km² | 19 km W of Ban Lak Xao, Laos | Inactive | |
| 52 km² | 57 km W of Pakxan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 51 km² | 71 km NE of Borikhan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 49 km² | 56 km ENE of Pakxan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 43 km² | 36 km NW of Borikhan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 39 km² | 34 km ENE of Pakxan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 38 km² | 26 km WNW of Borikhan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 10 km E of Ban Lak Xao, Laos | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 46 km NW of Pakxan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 55 km ENE of Pakxan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 49 km WNW of Pakxan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 22 km E of Borikhan, Laos | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 24 km NE of Borikhan, Laos | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 27 | 102 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 16 km² |