Centre
Wildfires in Centre
Active wildfires in Centre (Cameroon), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event5.1 km²24 h ago27 km S of Yoko, Cameroon
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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 Centre
- 24 h agoWildfire near Yoko, Cameroon – active5.1 km² · 27 km S of Yoko, Cameroon
- 47 h agoWildfire near Yaounde, Cameroon – active5.2 km² · 72 km NW of Yaounde, Cameroon
- 47 h agoWildfire near Yaounde, Cameroon – active5.0 km² · 63 km NNW of Yaounde, Cameroon
- 47 h agoWildfire near Bafia, Cameroon – active3.4 km² · 31 km NE of Bafia, Cameroon
- 48 h agoWildfire near Yaounde, Cameroon – active3.8 km² · 65 km NW of Yaounde, Cameroon
- 252 days agoWildfire near Yoko, Cameroon12 km² · 24 km WNW of Yoko, Cameroon
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Centre
Satellites have detected 6 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 27 km².
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6 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 27 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 km² | 27 km S of Yoko, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.2 km² | 72 km NW of Yaounde, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.0 km² | 63 km NNW of Yaounde, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 31 km NE of Bafia, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 65 km NW of Yaounde, Cameroon | Active | |
| 12 km² | 24 km WNW of Yoko, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 24 km WNW of Yoko, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 26 km SSE of Minta, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 7 km ESE of Minta, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 32 km WNW of Yoko, Cameroon | Inactive |
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| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 km² | 100 km NE of Bafia, Cameroon | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 km² | 24 km WNW of Yoko, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 100 km NE of Bafia, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 32 km WNW of Yoko, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 7 km ESE of Minta, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 24 km WNW of Yoko, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 26 km SSE of Minta, Cameroon | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 5 | 27 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 21 km² |