FCT
Wildfires in FCT
Active wildfires in FCT (Nigeria), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event7.3 km²21 h ago47 km NNW of Abuja, Nigeria
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
Light rain (1–5 mm)
Moderate rain (5–10 mm)
Heavy rain (10–25 mm)
Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
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
Very low lightning
Low lightning
Moderate lightning
High lightning
Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Earthquakes
Wildfires
Floods
Storms
Volcanoes
Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in FCT
- 21 h agoWildfire near Abuja, Nigeria – active7.3 km² · 47 km NNW of Abuja, Nigeria
- 2 days agoWildfire near Abuja, Nigeria40 km² · 85 km N of Abuja, Nigeria
- 3 days agoWildfire near Abuja, Nigeria12 km² · 78 km NNE of Abuja, Nigeria
- 3 days agoWildfire near Abuja, Nigeria4.9 km² · 79 km N of Abuja, Nigeria
- 297 days agoWildfire near Kuje, Nigeria10 km² · 37 km SW of Kuje, Nigeria
- 302 days agoWildfire near Abuja, Nigeria13 km² · 66 km SW of Abuja, Nigeria
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About FCT
Satellites have detected 6 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 40 km².
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6 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 40 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.3 km² | 47 km NNW of Abuja, Nigeria | Active | |
| 40 km² | 85 km N of Abuja, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 78 km NNE of Abuja, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 4.9 km² | 79 km N of Abuja, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 37 km SW of Kuje, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 66 km SW of Abuja, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 57 km S of Abuja, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 68 km N of Abuja, Nigeria | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 km² | 85 km N of Abuja, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 57 km S of Abuja, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 66 km SW of Abuja, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 78 km NNE of Abuja, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 68 km N of Abuja, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 37 km SW of Kuje, Nigeria | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 4 | 40 km² |
| 2025 | 2 | 12 km² |