Ohangwena Region
Wildfires in Ohangwena Region
Active wildfires in Ohangwena Region (Namibia), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event14 km²9 h ago89 km NNE of Ekongo, Namibia
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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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 Ohangwena Region
- 9 h agoWildfire near Ekongo, Namibia – active14 km² · 89 km NNE of Ekongo, Namibia
- 33 h agoWildfire near Ekongo, Namibia – active5.7 km² · 86 km N of Ekongo, Namibia
- 33 h agoWildfire near Ekongo, Namibia – active12 km² · 121 km ENE of Ekongo, Namibia
- 45 h agoWildfire near Ekongo, Namibia – active7.6 km² · 153 km NNE of Ekongo, Namibia
- 2 days agoWildfire near Ekongo, Namibia14 km² · 115 km N of Ekongo, Namibia
- 2 days agoWildfire near Ekongo, Namibia14 km² · 146 km N of Ekongo, Namibia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Ohangwena Region
Satellites have detected 18 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 76 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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18 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 76 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 km² | 89 km NNE of Ekongo, Namibia | Active | |
| 5.7 km² | 86 km N of Ekongo, Namibia | Active | |
| 12 km² | 121 km ENE of Ekongo, Namibia | Active | |
| 7.6 km² | 153 km NNE of Ekongo, Namibia | Active | |
| 14 km² | 115 km N of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 146 km N of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 116 km NNE of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 86 km N of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 67 km NNE of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 98 km N of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive |
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| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 km² | 127 km N of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 82 km NE of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 43 km² | 101 km N of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 125 km N of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 90 km N of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 82 km ENE of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 76 km² | 106 km NNW of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 82 km NE of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 135 km N of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 105 km N of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 km² | 106 km NNW of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 43 km² | 101 km N of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 86 km N of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 82 km NE of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 82 km NE of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 125 km N of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 98 km N of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 115 km N of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 89 km NNE of Ekongo, Namibia | Active | |
| 14 km² | 116 km NNE of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 146 km N of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 82 km ENE of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 121 km ENE of Ekongo, Namibia | Active | |
| 11 km² | 135 km N of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 127 km N of Ekongo, Namibia | Inactive |