Oshikoto Region
Wildfires in Oshikoto Region
Active wildfires in Oshikoto Region (Namibia), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event177 km²22 days ago91 km SSW of Omuthiya, 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)
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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 Oshikoto Region
- 22 days agoWildfire near Omuthiya, Namibia177 km² · 91 km SSW of Omuthiya, Namibia
- 45 days agoWildfire near Oshivelo, Namibia16 km² · 54 km SSW of Oshivelo, Namibia
- 57 days agoWildfire near Oshivelo, Namibia933 km² · 70 km SW of Oshivelo, Namibia
- 67 days agoWildfire near Tsintsabis, Namibia14 km² · 40 km SE of Tsintsabis, Namibia
- 78 days agoWildfire near Ondangwa East, Namibia82 km² · 46 km SSW of Ondangwa East, Namibia
- 135 days agoWildfire near Tsumeb, Namibia12 km² · 45 km NW of Tsumeb, Namibia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Oshikoto Region
Satellites have detected 9 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 933 km².
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9 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 933 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 km² | 91 km SSW of Omuthiya, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 54 km SSW of Oshivelo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 933 km² | 70 km SW of Oshivelo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 40 km SE of Tsintsabis, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 82 km² | 46 km SSW of Ondangwa East, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 45 km NW of Tsumeb, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 23 km WSW of Tsumeb, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 45 km SSW of Oshivelo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 86 km SW of Oshivelo, Namibia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 933 km² | 70 km SW of Oshivelo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 177 km² | 91 km SSW of Omuthiya, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 82 km² | 46 km SSW of Ondangwa East, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 23 km WSW of Tsumeb, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 45 km SSW of Oshivelo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 54 km SSW of Oshivelo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 40 km SE of Tsintsabis, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 86 km SW of Oshivelo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 45 km NW of Tsumeb, Namibia | Inactive |