Xékong
Wildfires in Xékong
Active wildfires in Xékong (Laos), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event15 km²2 days ago23 km NNW of Lamam, 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
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Xékong
- 2 days agoWildfire near Lamam, Laos15 km² · 23 km NNW of Lamam, Laos
- 222 days agoWildfire near Lamam, Laos22 km² · 35 km NNE of Lamam, Laos
- 222 days agoWildfire near Sekong, Laos22 km² · 28 km ENE of Sekong, Laos
- 227 days agoWildfire near Sekong, Laos15 km² · 17 km ENE of Sekong, Laos
- 232 days agoWildfire near Dak Cheung, Laos130 km² · near Dak Cheung, Laos
- 232 days agoWildfire near Dak Cheung, Laos19 km² · 38 km SSW of Dak Cheung, Laos
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Xékong
Satellites have detected 8 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 130 km².
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8 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 130 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 km² | 23 km NNW of Lamam, Laos | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 35 km NNE of Lamam, Laos | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 28 km ENE of Sekong, Laos | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 17 km ENE of Sekong, Laos | Inactive | |
| 130 km² | near Dak Cheung, Laos | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 38 km SSW of Dak Cheung, Laos | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 23 km SW of Dak Cheung, Laos | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 22 km ENE of Lamam, Laos | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 km² | near Dak Cheung, Laos | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 23 km SW of Dak Cheung, Laos | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 35 km NNE of Lamam, Laos | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 28 km ENE of Sekong, Laos | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 38 km SSW of Dak Cheung, Laos | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 17 km ENE of Sekong, Laos | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 23 km NNW of Lamam, Laos | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 22 km ENE of Lamam, Laos | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 7 | 130 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 15 km² |