Alibori Department
Wildfires in Alibori Department
Active wildfires in Alibori Department (Benin), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event12 km²4 h ago33 km NNE of Kandi, Benin
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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)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
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 Alibori Department
- 4 h agoWildfire near Kandi, Benin – active12 km² · 33 km NNE of Kandi, Benin
- 4 h agoWildfire near Kandi, Benin – active4.1 km² · 44 km N of Kandi, Benin
- 4 h agoWildfire near Kandi, Benin – active10 km² · 45 km N of Kandi, Benin
- 4 h agoWildfire near Kandi, Benin – active4.9 km² · 54 km N of Kandi, Benin
- 14 h agoWildfire near Banikoara, Benin – active4.5 km² · 27 km NW of Banikoara, Benin
- 28 h agoWildfire near Malanville, Benin – active40 km² · 52 km WSW of Malanville, Benin
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Alibori Department
Satellites have detected 21 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 48 km².
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21 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 48 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 km² | 33 km NNE of Kandi, Benin | Active | |
| 4.1 km² | 44 km N of Kandi, Benin | Active | |
| 10 km² | 45 km N of Kandi, Benin | Active | |
| 4.9 km² | 54 km N of Kandi, Benin | Active | |
| 4.5 km² | 27 km NW of Banikoara, Benin | Active | |
| 40 km² | 52 km WSW of Malanville, Benin | Active | |
| 6.8 km² | 43 km NNW of Banikoara, Benin | Active | |
| 48 km² | 42 km NNW of Banikoara, Benin | Active | |
| 8.3 km² | 33 km W of Malanville, Benin | Active | |
| 21 km² | 50 km WSW of Malanville, Benin | Active |
Show all (29)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 km² | 43 km SSE of Gogounou, Benin | Active | |
| 23 km² | 28 km N of Kandi, Benin | Inactive | |
| 36 km² | 57 km NNE of Banikoara, Benin | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 52 km NNE of Banikoara, Benin | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 39 km N of Kandi, Benin | Inactive | |
| 40 km² | 32 km NW of Banikoara, Benin | Inactive | |
| 5.0 km² | 53 km WNW of Malanville, Benin | Inactive | |
| 3.7 km² | 50 km W of Malanville, Benin | Inactive | |
| 3.5 km² | 37 km WNW of Malanville, Benin | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 43 km NNW of Kandi, Benin | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 50 km NE of Banikoara, Benin | Inactive | |
| 32 km² | 59 km WNW of Malanville, Benin | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 63 km W of Malanville, Benin | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 68 km W of Malanville, Benin | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 62 km WSW of Malanville, Benin | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 37 km N of Kandi, Benin | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 61 km NNE of Banikoara, Benin | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 52 km N of Kandi, Benin | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 35 km WNW of Banikoara, Benin | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 km² | 42 km NNW of Banikoara, Benin | Active | |
| 43 km² | 43 km SSE of Gogounou, Benin | Active | |
| 40 km² | 32 km NW of Banikoara, Benin | Inactive | |
| 40 km² | 52 km WSW of Malanville, Benin | Active | |
| 36 km² | 57 km NNE of Banikoara, Benin | Inactive | |
| 32 km² | 59 km WNW of Malanville, Benin | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 62 km WSW of Malanville, Benin | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 50 km NE of Banikoara, Benin | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 28 km N of Kandi, Benin | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 50 km WSW of Malanville, Benin | Active | |
| 19 km² | 39 km N of Kandi, Benin | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 63 km W of Malanville, Benin | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 52 km NNE of Banikoara, Benin | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 61 km NNE of Banikoara, Benin | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 37 km N of Kandi, Benin | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 17 | 48 km² |
| 2025 | 4 | 17 km² |