Menongue, Angola Fire, Menongue
This archive page covers the Menongue, Angola Fire in Menongue, Angola. Last known size: 947 acres (383 hectares) and was classified as Satellite cluster (FIRMS).
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 947 acres (383 ha)
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Status: Satellite cluster (FIRMS)
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
-14.5714, 17.4358
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Menongue, Angola Fire in Menongue, Angola. Last known size: 947 acres (383 hectares) and was classified as Satellite cluster (FIRMS).
The fire was last updated 5 days ago by agency reporting systems.
The fire is near Menongue (29.1 km E).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
View on MapNone listed right now.
Road Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Menongue
Largest Fires in Menongue
None listed right now.
Community
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Menongue (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Menongue, Angola |
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| Agency Fire ID | -182,218 |
| Country | Angola |
| Province / State | Menongue |
| Location | Menongue |
| Latitude | -14.57136 |
| Longitude | 17.43576 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 5:57 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Satellite cluster (FIRMS) |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 947 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Nearby towns | Menongue (18 mi E) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 25, 2026, 5:57 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | firms-sat |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Menongue, Angola Fire was approximately 947 acres (383 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Menongue, Angola Fire is located in Menongue, Angola at approximately -14.5714, 17.4358. Nearby towns include Menongue (29.1 km E).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Satellite cluster (FIRMS). A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-25.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Menongue (18 mi E).
How many nearby fires are active?
No other active wildfires are listed within the nearby search radius.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 5 days ago).