Simiyu
Wildfires in Simiyu
Active wildfires in Simiyu (Tanzania), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event30 km²31 days ago43 km ENE of Kisesa, Tanzania
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
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Heavy rain (10–25 mm)
Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
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
Very low lightning
Low lightning
Moderate lightning
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Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Earthquakes
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Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Simiyu
- 31 days agoWildfire near Kisesa, Tanzania30 km² · 43 km ENE of Kisesa, Tanzania
- 55 days agoWildfire near Kisesa, Tanzania15 km² · 77 km ENE of Kisesa, Tanzania
- 93 days agoWildfire near Kisesa, Tanzania16 km² · 68 km E of Kisesa, Tanzania
- 97 days agoWildfire near Bariadi, Tanzania51 km² · 86 km SE of Bariadi, Tanzania
- 97 days agoWildfire near Kisesa, Tanzania24 km² · 65 km E of Kisesa, Tanzania
- 97 days agoWildfire near Kisesa, Tanzania12 km² · 48 km ENE of Kisesa, Tanzania
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Simiyu
Satellites have detected 33 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 96 km².
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33 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 96 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 km² | 43 km ENE of Kisesa, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 77 km ENE of Kisesa, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 68 km E of Kisesa, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 51 km² | 86 km SE of Bariadi, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 65 km E of Kisesa, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 48 km ENE of Kisesa, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 62 km ENE of Bariadi, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 40 km E of Kisesa, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 69 km ENE of Bariadi, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 56 km ENE of Bariadi, Tanzania | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 km² | 105 km E of Bariadi, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 83 km² | 83 km ENE of Bariadi, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 60 km² | 52 km NE of Kisesa, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 51 km² | 86 km SE of Bariadi, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 40 km E of Kisesa, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 43 km ENE of Kisesa, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 87 km NE of Bariadi, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 65 km E of Kisesa, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 57 km ENE of Kisesa, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 58 km ENE of Bariadi, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 46 km ENE of Kisesa, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 62 km ENE of Bariadi, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 73 km SE of Bariadi, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 57 km NE of Bariadi, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 41 km E of Kisesa, Tanzania | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 32 | 83 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 96 km² |