Eastern Region
Wildfires in Eastern Region
Active wildfires in Eastern Region (Uganda), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event3.8 km²43 h agonear Iganga, Uganda
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
Light rain (1–5 mm)
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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
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Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Earthquakes
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Floods
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Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Eastern Region
- 43 h agoWildfire near Iganga, Uganda – active3.8 km² · near Iganga, Uganda
- 65 days agoWildfire near Kapchorwa, Uganda16 km² · 37 km NW of Kapchorwa, Uganda
- 297 days agoWildfire near Kapchorwa, Uganda15 km² · 15 km NNW of Kapchorwa, Uganda
- 297 days agoWildfire near Kapchorwa, Uganda20 km² · 35 km NNW of Kapchorwa, Uganda
- 342 days agoWildfire near Kapchorwa, Uganda20 km² · 30 km NNE of Kapchorwa, Uganda
- 347 days agoWildfire near Kapchorwa, Uganda15 km² · 23 km N of Kapchorwa, Uganda
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Eastern Region
Satellites have detected 9 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 20 km².
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9 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 20 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 km² | near Iganga, Uganda | Active | |
| 16 km² | 37 km NW of Kapchorwa, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 15 km NNW of Kapchorwa, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 35 km NNW of Kapchorwa, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 30 km NNE of Kapchorwa, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 23 km N of Kapchorwa, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 55 km NNW of Kapchorwa, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 41 km N of Kapchorwa, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 60 km NNE of Kumi, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 70 km NNE of Kumi, Uganda | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 km² | 30 km NNE of Kapchorwa, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 35 km NNW of Kapchorwa, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 70 km NNE of Kumi, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 37 km NW of Kapchorwa, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 15 km NNW of Kapchorwa, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 23 km N of Kapchorwa, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 41 km N of Kapchorwa, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 60 km NNE of Kumi, Uganda | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 55 km NNW of Kapchorwa, Uganda | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 3 | 20 km² |
| 2025 | 6 | 20 km² |