Compare two fires
Pariang (2026) vs Pariang (2016)
A · SS
Pariang fire, October 2026
Unity · South Sudan
5,981ha
B · SS
Pariang fire, March 2016
Unity · South Sudan
8,062ha
In short
- Pariang (2016) burned 1.3 times the area of Pariang (2026).
- Pariang (2026) lasted 3 days longer than Pariang (2016).
- The most intense hotspot of Pariang (2016) (245 MW) was 1.2 times that of Pariang (2026) (211 MW).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 47 for Pariang (2026) and 62 for Pariang (2016).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Pariang (2026)
- Pariang (2016)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 5,981 ha | 8,062 ha |
| Duration | 12 days | 9 days |
| Start | 28 October 2026 | 18 March 2016 |
| Country and region | South Sudan · Unity | South Sudan · Unity |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 2 |
| Heat detections | 106 | 262 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 211 MW | 245 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 47 · Very high | 62 · Extreme |
| Maximum temperature | 41.7 °C | 43.8 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 38 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 9 % | 3 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.