Omusati Region
Wildfires in Omusati Region
Active wildfires in Omusati Region (Namibia), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event14 km²50 days ago53 km SSE of Okahao, Namibia
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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 Omusati Region
- 50 days agoWildfire near Okahao, Namibia14 km² · 53 km SSE of Okahao, Namibia
- 54 days agoWildfire near Okahao, Namibia52 km² · 33 km SW of Okahao, Namibia
- 54 days agoWildfire near Okahao, Namibia11 km² · 38 km SW of Okahao, Namibia
- 54 days agoWildfire near Okahao, Namibia11 km² · 30 km SSW of Okahao, Namibia
- 347 days agoWildfire near Tsandi, Namibia35 km² · 43 km SW of Tsandi, Namibia
- 355 days agoWildfire near Tsandi, Namibia18 km² · 54 km SW of Tsandi, Namibia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Omusati Region
Satellites have detected 6 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 52 km².
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6 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 52 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 km² | 53 km SSE of Okahao, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 52 km² | 33 km SW of Okahao, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 38 km SW of Okahao, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 30 km SSW of Okahao, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 43 km SW of Tsandi, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 54 km SW of Tsandi, Namibia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 km² | 33 km SW of Okahao, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 43 km SW of Tsandi, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 54 km SW of Tsandi, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 53 km SSE of Okahao, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 38 km SW of Okahao, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 30 km SSW of Okahao, Namibia | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 4 | 52 km² |
| 2025 | 2 | 35 km² |