Tabora
Wildfires in Tabora
Active wildfires in Tabora (Tanzania), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event11 km²27 h ago106 km SSW of Tabora, Tanzania
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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)
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 Tabora
- 27 h agoWildfire near Tabora, Tanzania – active11 km² · 106 km SSW of Tabora, Tanzania
- 3 days agoWildfire near Tabora, Tanzania12 km² · 137 km S of Tabora, Tanzania
- 77 days agoWildfire near Tabora, Tanzania15 km² · 75 km SW of Tabora, Tanzania
- 77 days agoWildfire near Urambo, Tanzania14 km² · 45 km S of Urambo, Tanzania
- 77 days agoWildfire near Tabora, Tanzania14 km² · 109 km SW of Tabora, Tanzania
- 79 days agoWildfire near Urambo, Tanzania21 km² · 62 km S of Urambo, Tanzania
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Tabora
Satellites have detected 12 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 31 km².
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12 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 31 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 km² | 106 km SSW of Tabora, Tanzania | Active | |
| 12 km² | 137 km S of Tabora, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 75 km SW of Tabora, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 45 km S of Urambo, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 109 km SW of Tabora, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 62 km S of Urambo, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 41 km S of Urambo, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 44 km SSW of Urambo, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 59 km SSW of Sikonge, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 141 km S of Tabora, Tanzania | Inactive |
Show all (12)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 km² | 108 km SSE of Sikonge, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 117 km SW of Tabora, Tanzania | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 km² | 44 km SSW of Urambo, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 62 km S of Urambo, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 108 km SSE of Sikonge, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 117 km SW of Tabora, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 141 km S of Tabora, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 41 km S of Urambo, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 75 km SW of Tabora, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 109 km SW of Tabora, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 45 km S of Urambo, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 59 km SSW of Sikonge, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 137 km S of Tabora, Tanzania | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 106 km SSW of Tabora, Tanzania | Active |