Bafia
Wildfires near Bafia
Is there a fire near Bafia right now? Active wildfires within 100 km of Bafia, Cameroon, from NASA satellites, and the largest fires on record.
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Latest event5.2 km²9 h ago63 km NNW of Yaounde, Cameroon
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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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Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Bafia
- 9 h agoWildfire near Yaounde, Cameroon – active5.2 km² · 63 km NNW of Yaounde, Cameroon
- 9 h agoWildfire near Bafia, Cameroon – active3.6 km² · 31 km NE of Bafia, Cameroon
- 2 days agoWildfire near Yaounde, Cameroon5.2 km² · 72 km NW of Yaounde, Cameroon
- 2 days agoWildfire near Yaounde, Cameroon3.8 km² · 65 km NW of Yaounde, Cameroon
- 252 days agoWildfire near Bafoussam, Cameroon117 km² · 64 km ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon
- 257 days agoWildfire near Bafoussam, Cameroon102 km² · 65 km ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Bafia
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 117 km².
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3 major fires since 2026 within 100 km. The largest covered about 117 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 km² | 63 km NNW of Yaounde, Cameroon | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 31 km NE of Bafia, Cameroon | Active | |
| 5.2 km² | 72 km NW of Yaounde, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 3.8 km² | 65 km NW of Yaounde, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 117 km² | 64 km ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 102 km² | 65 km ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 81 km² | 65 km ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 km² | 64 km ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 102 km² | 65 km ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 81 km² | 65 km ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon | Inactive |