Vientiane Prefecture
Wildfires in Vientiane Prefecture
Active wildfires in Vientiane Prefecture (Laos), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event3.8 km²39 h ago49 km E of Vientiane, Laos
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 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
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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 Vientiane Prefecture
- 39 h agoWildfire near Vientiane, Laos – active3.8 km² · 49 km E of Vientiane, Laos
- 207 days agoWildfire near Vientiane, Laos11 km² · 53 km W of Vientiane, Laos
- 212 days agoWildfire near Vientiane, Laos11 km² · 102 km NW of Vientiane, Laos
- 212 days agoWildfire near Vientiane, Laos12 km² · 105 km NW of Vientiane, Laos
- 212 days agoWildfire near Vientiane, Laos16 km² · 118 km NW of Vientiane, Laos
- 212 days agoWildfire near Vientiane, Laos100 km² · 59 km W of Vientiane, Laos
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Vientiane Prefecture
Satellites have detected 25 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 307 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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25 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 307 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 km² | 49 km E of Vientiane, Laos | Active | |
| 11 km² | 53 km W of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 102 km NW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 105 km NW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 118 km NW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 100 km² | 59 km W of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 106 km NW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 135 km² | 54 km NE of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 95 km WNW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 116 km NW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive |
Show all (26)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 km² | 57 km ENE of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 103 km NW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 94 km² | 108 km NW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 46 km WNW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 103 km² | 33 km NW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 45 km² | 57 km WNW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 307 km² | 61 km NE of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 66 km NW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 50 km NNE of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 93 km WNW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 85 km NW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 34 km WSW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 64 km NE of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 111 km NW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 102 km NW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 67 km WNW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307 km² | 61 km NE of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 135 km² | 54 km NE of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 103 km² | 33 km NW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 100 km² | 59 km W of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 94 km² | 108 km NW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 45 km² | 57 km WNW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 85 km NW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 116 km NW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 50 km NNE of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 34 km WSW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 46 km WNW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 103 km NW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 67 km WNW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 106 km NW of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 57 km ENE of Vientiane, Laos | Inactive |