Vientiane Province
Wildfires in Vientiane Province
Active wildfires in Vientiane Province (Laos), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event30 km²212 days ago23 km N of Muang Phon-Hong, 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)
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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Volcanoes
Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Vientiane Province
- 212 days agoWildfire near Muang Phon-Hong, Laos30 km² · 23 km N of Muang Phon-Hong, Laos
- 212 days agoWildfire near Muang Phon-Hong, Laos14 km² · 28 km NW of Muang Phon-Hong, Laos
- 212 days agoWildfire near Vang Vieng, Laos15 km² · 42 km ESE of Vang Vieng, Laos
- 212 days agoWildfire near Vang Vieng, Laos15 km² · 12 km NNE of Vang Vieng, Laos
- 217 days agoWildfire near Muang Phon-Hong, Laos91 km² · 23 km N of Muang Phon-Hong, Laos
- 217 days agoWildfire near Vang Vieng, Laos24 km² · 49 km ESE of Vang Vieng, Laos
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Vientiane Province
Satellites have detected 21 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 217 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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21 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 217 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 km² | 23 km N of Muang Phon-Hong, Laos | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 28 km NW of Muang Phon-Hong, Laos | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 42 km ESE of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 12 km NNE of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 91 km² | 23 km N of Muang Phon-Hong, Laos | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 49 km ESE of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 47 km ESE of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 25 km WSW of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 15 km ENE of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 53 km E of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive |
Show all (21)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 km² | 10 km W of Muang Phon-Hong, Laos | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 17 km NNE of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 37 km ESE of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 28 km N of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 18 km ENE of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 54 km E of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 19 km NNW of Muang Phon-Hong, Laos | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 48 km WSW of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 217 km² | 59 km N of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 37 km WSW of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 50 km NNW of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217 km² | 59 km N of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 91 km² | 23 km N of Muang Phon-Hong, Laos | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 23 km N of Muang Phon-Hong, Laos | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 17 km NNE of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 10 km W of Muang Phon-Hong, Laos | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 15 km ENE of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 49 km ESE of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 25 km WSW of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 19 km NNW of Muang Phon-Hong, Laos | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 47 km ESE of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 42 km ESE of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 12 km NNE of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 37 km WSW of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 28 km NW of Muang Phon-Hong, Laos | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 28 km N of Vang Vieng, Laos | Inactive |