Kayin State
Wildfires in Kayin State
Active wildfires in Kayin State (Myanmar), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event12 km²207 days ago65 km S of Payathonzu, Myanmar
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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 Kayin State
- 207 days agoWildfire near Payathonzu, Myanmar12 km² · 65 km S of Payathonzu, Myanmar
- 208 days agoWildfire near Payathonzu, Myanmar10 km² · 35 km S of Payathonzu, Myanmar
- 212 days agoWildfire near Payathonzu, Myanmar47 km² · 70 km S of Payathonzu, Myanmar
- 212 days agoWildfire near Payathonzu, Myanmar26 km² · 43 km S of Payathonzu, Myanmar
- 213 days agoWildfire near Papun, Myanmar17 km² · 45 km ENE of Papun, Myanmar
- 217 days agoWildfire near Papun, Myanmar180 km² · 32 km ENE of Papun, Myanmar
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Kayin State
Satellites have detected 41 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 180 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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41 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 180 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 km² | 65 km S of Payathonzu, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 35 km S of Payathonzu, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 47 km² | 70 km S of Payathonzu, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 43 km S of Payathonzu, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 45 km ENE of Papun, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 180 km² | 32 km ENE of Papun, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 45 km E of Papun, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 42 km E of Payathonzu, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 42 km NNE of Papun, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 8 km SE of Papun, Myanmar | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 km² | 32 km ENE of Papun, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 78 km² | 33 km ENE of Papun, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 52 km² | 30 km S of Kawkareik, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 47 km² | 70 km S of Payathonzu, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 44 km² | 62 km SSE of Myawaddy, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 42 km² | 62 km SSE of Myawaddy, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 11 km N of Papun, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 42 km NNE of Papun, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 45 km E of Papun, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 43 km S of Payathonzu, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 10 km ENE of Kyain Seikgyi, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 12 km S of Myawaddy, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 45 km ENE of Papun, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 17 km S of Myawaddy, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 32 km NNE of Papun, Myanmar | Inactive |