Borgou Department
Wildfires in Borgou Department
Active wildfires in Borgou Department (Benin), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event12 km²267 days ago38 km NNW of Kalale, Benin
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
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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 Borgou Department
- 267 days agoWildfire near Kalale, Benin12 km² · 38 km NNW of Kalale, Benin
- 267 days agoWildfire near Parakou, Benin26 km² · 59 km WNW of Parakou, Benin
- 267 days agoWildfire near Parakou, Benin11 km² · 83 km SW of Parakou, Benin
- 267 days agoWildfire near Parakou, Benin37 km² · 75 km SW of Parakou, Benin
- 267 days agoWildfire near Parakou, Benin13 km² · 63 km WSW of Parakou, Benin
- 287 days agoWildfire near Kalale, Benin10 km² · 33 km N of Kalale, Benin
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Borgou Department
Satellites have detected 7 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 37 km².
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7 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 37 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 km² | 38 km NNW of Kalale, Benin | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 59 km WNW of Parakou, Benin | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 83 km SW of Parakou, Benin | Inactive | |
| 37 km² | 75 km SW of Parakou, Benin | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 63 km WSW of Parakou, Benin | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 33 km N of Kalale, Benin | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 60 km SW of Parakou, Benin | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 km² | 75 km SW of Parakou, Benin | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 59 km WNW of Parakou, Benin | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 63 km WSW of Parakou, Benin | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 38 km NNW of Kalale, Benin | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 83 km SW of Parakou, Benin | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 60 km SW of Parakou, Benin | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 33 km N of Kalale, Benin | Inactive |