Kherson Oblast
Wildfires in Kherson Oblast
Active wildfires in Kherson Oblast (Ukraine), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event21 km²68 days ago39 km E of Kakhovka, Ukraine
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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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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
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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 Kherson Oblast
- 68 days agoWildfire near Kakhovka, Ukraine21 km² · 39 km E of Kakhovka, Ukraine
- 71 days agoWildfire near Hornostayivka, Ukraine11 km² · 15 km ESE of Hornostayivka, Ukraine
- 92 days agoWildfire near Oleshky, Ukraine14 km² · 24 km SSE of Oleshky, Ukraine
- 102 days agoWildfire near Hola Prystan, Ukraine10 km² · 28 km SSW of Hola Prystan, Ukraine
- 137 days agoWildfire near Nova Kakhovka, Ukraine11 km² · 31 km W of Nova Kakhovka, Ukraine
- 137 days agoWildfire near Kakhovka, Ukraine11 km² · 24 km ENE of Kakhovka, Ukraine
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Kherson Oblast
Satellites have detected 6 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 21 km².
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6 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 21 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 km² | 39 km E of Kakhovka, Ukraine | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 15 km ESE of Hornostayivka, Ukraine | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 24 km SSE of Oleshky, Ukraine | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 28 km SSW of Hola Prystan, Ukraine | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 31 km W of Nova Kakhovka, Ukraine | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 24 km ENE of Kakhovka, Ukraine | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 km² | 39 km E of Kakhovka, Ukraine | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 24 km SSE of Oleshky, Ukraine | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 24 km ENE of Kakhovka, Ukraine | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 15 km ESE of Hornostayivka, Ukraine | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 31 km W of Nova Kakhovka, Ukraine | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 28 km SSW of Hola Prystan, Ukraine | Inactive |