Houaphan
Wildfires in Houaphan
Active wildfires in Houaphan (Laos), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event11 km²172 days ago18 km SE of Ban Xamtai, Laos
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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)
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 Houaphan
- 172 days agoWildfire near Ban Xamtai, Laos11 km² · 18 km SE of Ban Xamtai, Laos
- 212 days agoWildfire near Xam Nua, Laos21 km² · 70 km WNW of Xam Nua, Laos
- 212 days agoWildfire near Muang Xon, Laos14 km² · 29 km W of Muang Xon, Laos
- 212 days agoWildfire near Xam Nua, Laos12 km² · 62 km SW of Xam Nua, Laos
- 212 days agoWildfire near Xam Nua, Laos11 km² · 56 km SW of Xam Nua, Laos
- 213 days agoWildfire near Xam Nua, Laos10 km² · 44 km WSW of Xam Nua, Laos
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Houaphan
Satellites have detected 28 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 62 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 2026. The largest covered about 62 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 km² | 18 km SE of Ban Xamtai, Laos | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 70 km WNW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 29 km W of Muang Xon, Laos | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 62 km SW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 56 km SW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 44 km WSW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 43 km SW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 32 km WSW of Muang Xon, Laos | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 27 km WSW of Muang Xon, Laos | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 63 km SSW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive |
Show all (28)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 km² | 12 km NNW of Muang Xon, Laos | Inactive | |
| 62 km² | 33 km NNW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 75 km WNW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 62 km SW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 47 km SW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 31 km NNE of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 10 km ENE of Muang Xon, Laos | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 46 km W of Ban Xamtai, Laos | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 50 km SSW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 43 km NNW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 78 km WSW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 67 km SW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 42 km S of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 37 km W of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 33 km W of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 45 km SSW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 56 km S of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 57 km SSW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 km² | 33 km NNW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 62 km SW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 75 km WNW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 32 km WSW of Muang Xon, Laos | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 27 km WSW of Muang Xon, Laos | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 47 km SW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 43 km NNW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 50 km SSW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 70 km WNW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 67 km SW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 45 km SSW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 63 km SSW of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 42 km S of Xam Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 29 km W of Muang Xon, Laos | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 12 km NNW of Muang Xon, Laos | Inactive |