Bulawayo
Wildfires in Bulawayo
Active wildfires in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event12 km²26 h ago43 km SSW of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
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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 Bulawayo
- 26 h agoWildfire near Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – active12 km² · 43 km SSW of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- 26 h agoWildfire near Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – active4.5 km² · 40 km S of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- 40 h agoWildfire near Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – active19 km² · 66 km E of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- 2 days agoWildfire near Bulawayo, Zimbabwe9.2 km² · 106 km NW of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- 3 days agoWildfire near Bulawayo, Zimbabwe5.8 km² · 11 km NNW of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- 3 days agoWildfire near Bulawayo, Zimbabwe7.6 km² · 17 km ENE of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Bulawayo
Satellites have detected 9 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 22 km².
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9 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 22 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 km² | 43 km SSW of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 4.5 km² | 40 km S of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 19 km² | 66 km E of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 9.2 km² | 106 km NW of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 5.8 km² | 11 km NNW of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 7.6 km² | 17 km ENE of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 6.5 km² | 16 km SE of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 8.8 km² | 72 km E of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 83 km NW of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 103 km NNW of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Inactive |
Show all (15)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 km² | 105 km NW of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 38 km E of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 63 km E of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 48 km E of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 34 km ENE of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 km² | 83 km NW of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 38 km E of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 48 km E of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 66 km E of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 18 km² | 103 km NNW of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 105 km NW of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 43 km SSW of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 12 km² | 63 km E of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 34 km ENE of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | Inactive |