Zambezi Region
Wildfires in Zambezi Region
Active wildfires in Zambezi Region (Namibia), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event14 km²18 h ago120 km SW of Katima Mulilo, 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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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 Zambezi Region
- 18 h agoWildfire near Katima Mulilo, Namibia – active14 km² · 120 km SW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia
- 30 h agoWildfire near Katima Mulilo, Namibia – active9.6 km² · 23 km WSW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia
- 43 h agoWildfire near Katima Mulilo, Namibia – active7.6 km² · 31 km WNW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia
- 43 h agoWildfire near Katima Mulilo, Namibia – active3.4 km² · 59 km SSE of Katima Mulilo, Namibia
- 2 days agoWildfire near Katima Mulilo, Namibia61 km² · 72 km WNW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia
- 3 days agoWildfire near Katima Mulilo, Namibia9.8 km² · 53 km W of Katima Mulilo, Namibia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Zambezi Region
Satellites have detected 42 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 135 km².
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42 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 135 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 km² | 120 km SW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia | Active | |
| 9.6 km² | 23 km WSW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia | Active | |
| 7.6 km² | 31 km WNW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 59 km SSE of Katima Mulilo, Namibia | Active | |
| 61 km² | 72 km WNW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 9.8 km² | 53 km W of Katima Mulilo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 105 km² | 133 km SSW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 45 km² | 131 km SSW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 140 km SSW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 64 km ENE of Bagani, Namibia | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 km² | 96 km N of Bagani, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 105 km² | 133 km SSW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 90 km² | 104 km SW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 65 km² | 39 km NE of Bagani, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 61 km² | 72 km WNW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 60 km² | 86 km N of Bagani, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 50 km² | 52 km NNE of Bagani, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 45 km² | 131 km SSW of Katima Mulilo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 42 km² | 31 km NNW of Bagani, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 32 km² | 75 km SSE of Katima Mulilo, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 41 km N of Bagani, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 63 km NNE of Bagani, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 11 km E of Linyanti, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 34 km ENE of Bagani, Namibia | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 29 km WSW of Linyanti, Namibia | Inactive |