Upper Matsiatra
Wildfires in Upper Matsiatra
Active wildfires in Upper Matsiatra (Madagascar), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event4.6 km²2 days ago51 km NNW of Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
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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
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Very high lightning
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 Upper Matsiatra
- 2 days agoWildfire near Fianarantsoa, Madagascar4.6 km² · 51 km NNW of Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
- 2 days agoWildfire near Fianarantsoa, Madagascar11 km² · 74 km W of Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
- 2 days agoWildfire near Ambalavao, Madagascar3.5 km² · 16 km SSW of Ambalavao, Madagascar
- 2 days agoWildfire near Fianarantsoa, Madagascar3.5 km² · 101 km NW of Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
- 2 days agoWildfire near Fianarantsoa, Madagascar3.1 km² · 96 km WNW of Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
- 2 days agoWildfire near Fianarantsoa, Madagascar6.0 km² · 133 km NW of Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Upper Matsiatra
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 16 km².
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2 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 16 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 km² | 51 km NNW of Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 74 km W of Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 3.5 km² | 16 km SSW of Ambalavao, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 3.5 km² | 101 km NW of Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 3.1 km² | 96 km WNW of Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 6.0 km² | 133 km NW of Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 7.0 km² | 105 km W of Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 4.0 km² | 32 km W of Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 5.7 km² | 14 km W of Ikalamavony, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 10 km NE of Ikalamavony, Madagascar | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 km² | 10 km NE of Ikalamavony, Madagascar | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 74 km W of Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | Inactive |