Kagera
Wildfires in Kagera
Active wildfires in Kagera (Tanzania), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event24 km²68 days ago7 km WSW of Nsunga, Tanzania
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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 Kagera
- 68 days agoWildfire near Nsunga, Tanzania24 km² · 7 km WSW of Nsunga, Tanzania
- 70 days agoWildfire near Kassambya, Tanzania24 km² · 28 km ENE of Kassambya, Tanzania
- 72 days agoWildfire near Katerero, Tanzania12 km² · 9 km NNW of Katerero, Tanzania
- 72 days agoWildfire near Katerero, Tanzania12 km² · 16 km NW of Katerero, Tanzania
- 72 days agoWildfire near Katerero, Tanzania14 km² · 20 km NNW of Katerero, Tanzania
- 74 days agoWildfire near Kamachumu, Tanzania19 km² · 13 km NE of Kamachumu, Tanzania
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Kagera
Satellites have detected 12 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 24 km².
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12 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 24 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 km² | 7 km WSW of Nsunga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 28 km ENE of Kassambya, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 9 km NNW of Katerero, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 16 km NW of Katerero, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 20 km NNW of Katerero, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 13 km NE of Kamachumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 13 km ESE of Kassambya, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 7 km W of Nsunga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 26 km ESE of Kakunyu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 47 km ENE of Ngara, Tanzania | Inactive |
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| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 km² | 47 km NNW of Biharamulo, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 34 km WNW of Biharamulo, Tanzania | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 km² | 28 km ENE of Kassambya, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 7 km WSW of Nsunga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 13 km NE of Kamachumu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 13 km ESE of Kassambya, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 20 km NNW of Katerero, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 7 km W of Nsunga, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 26 km ESE of Kakunyu, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 34 km WNW of Biharamulo, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 9 km NNW of Katerero, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 16 km NW of Katerero, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 47 km NNW of Biharamulo, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 47 km ENE of Ngara, Tanzania | Inactive |