Apure
Wildfires in Apure
Active wildfires in Apure (Venezuela), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event12 km²2 days ago20 km S of Elorza, Venezuela
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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 Apure
- 2 days agoWildfire near Elorza, Venezuela – active12 km² · 20 km S of Elorza, Venezuela
- 2 days agoWildfire near Elorza, Venezuela – active6.9 km² · 89 km SSE of Elorza, Venezuela
- 2 days agoWildfire near Biruaca, Venezuela – active9.2 km² · 62 km SSE of Biruaca, Venezuela
- 2 days agoWildfire near San Fernando de Apure, Venezuela – active6.9 km² · 14 km NW of San Fernando de Apure, Venezuela
- 2 days agoWildfire near San Fernando de Apure, Venezuela9.4 km² · 72 km ESE of San Fernando de Apure, Venezuela
- 3 days agoWildfire near Achaguas, Venezuela8.9 km² · 61 km SSE of Achaguas, Venezuela
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Apure
Satellites have detected 89 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 91 km².
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89 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 91 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 km² | 20 km S of Elorza, Venezuela | Active | |
| 6.9 km² | 89 km SSE of Elorza, Venezuela | Active | |
| 9.2 km² | 62 km SSE of Biruaca, Venezuela | Active | |
| 6.9 km² | 14 km NW of San Fernando de Apure, Venezuela | Active | |
| 9.4 km² | 72 km ESE of San Fernando de Apure, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 8.9 km² | 61 km SSE of Achaguas, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 53 km SSE of Elorza, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 4.9 km² | 67 km NNE of San Fernando de Apure, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 23 km SSE of Achaguas, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 32 km WSW of Biruaca, Venezuela | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 km² | 99 km SE of Elorza, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 82 km² | 55 km SW of Elorza, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 43 km² | 8 km N of Elorza, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 39 km² | 73 km WSW of Achaguas, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 34 km² | 95 km SSE of Elorza, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 130 km S of San Fernando de Apure, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 36 km E of Elorza, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 66 km NNE of Elorza, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 20 km SE of Biruaca, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 57 km SW of Elorza, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 49 km ENE of Elorza, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 140 km SSW of San Fernando de Apure, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 42 km SW of Achaguas, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 41 km W of Elorza, Venezuela | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 20 km SW of Biruaca, Venezuela | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 86 | 91 km² |
| 2025 | 3 | 12 km² |