Harare
Wildfires in Harare
Active wildfires in Harare (Zimbabwe), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event3.2 km²13 h ago28 km N of Harare, 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)
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 Harare
- 13 h agoWildfire near Harare, Zimbabwe – active3.2 km² · 28 km N of Harare, Zimbabwe
- 25 h agoWildfire near Epworth, Zimbabwe – active4.7 km² · 47 km NE of Epworth, Zimbabwe
- 25 h agoWildfire near Harare, Zimbabwe – active8.7 km² · 26 km NE of Harare, Zimbabwe
- 37 h agoWildfire near Harare, Zimbabwe – active4.4 km² · 51 km WNW of Harare, Zimbabwe
- 37 h agoWildfire near Epworth, Zimbabwe – active5.9 km² · 60 km NE of Epworth, Zimbabwe
- 37 h agoWildfire near Harare, Zimbabwe – active7.6 km² · 40 km E of Harare, Zimbabwe
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Harare
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 11 km².
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3 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 11 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 km² | 28 km N of Harare, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 47 km NE of Epworth, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 8.7 km² | 26 km NE of Harare, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 4.4 km² | 51 km WNW of Harare, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 5.9 km² | 60 km NE of Epworth, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 7.6 km² | 40 km E of Harare, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 8.3 km² | 34 km ENE of Harare, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 8.7 km² | 50 km WNW of Harare, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 6.0 km² | 18 km SW of Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 46 km E of Harare, Zimbabwe | Inactive |
Show all (28)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.8 km² | 75 km S of Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 4.9 km² | 93 km SSE of Harare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 3.6 km² | 100 km W of Harare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 7.5 km² | 73 km SSW of Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 6.5 km² | 92 km W of Harare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 4.0 km² | 46 km SE of Harare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 76 km SW of Harare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 4.7 km² | 47 km NE of Epworth, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 4.2 km² | 43 km NE of Epworth, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 36 km WNW of Harare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 4.2 km² | near Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 4.7 km² | 65 km NW of Harare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 4.3 km² | 68 km SSE of Harare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 4.5 km² | 104 km SE of Harare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 8.3 km² | 30 km ENE of Harare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 5.3 km² | 73 km W of Harare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 9.3 km² | 38 km WSW of Harare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 61 km NNE of Epworth, Zimbabwe | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 km² | 36 km WNW of Harare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 76 km SW of Harare, Zimbabwe | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 61 km NNE of Epworth, Zimbabwe | Inactive |