Compare two fires
Gugark (2025) vs Sevan (2017)
A · AM
Gugark fire, 22 November 2025
Lori · Armenia
346ha
B · AM
Sevan fire, September 2017
Gegharkunik · Armenia
1,122ha
In short
- Sevan (2017) burned 3.2 times the area of Gugark (2025).
- Both lasted the same: 4 days.
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 6 for Gugark (2025) and 12 for Sevan (2017).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Gugark (2025)
- Sevan (2017)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 346 ha | 1,122 ha |
| Duration | 4 days | 4 days |
| Start | 22 November 2025 | 20 September 2017 |
| Country and region | Armenia · Lori | Armenia · Gegharkunik |
| Municipalities hit | 2 | 2 |
| Heat detections | 15 | 35 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 24 MW | 26 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 6 · Low | 12 · Moderate |
| Maximum temperature | 13.1 °C | 20.0 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 28 km/h | 35 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 35 % | 26 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.