West Region
Wildfires in West Region
Active wildfires in West Region (Cameroon), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
Live map – West Region
Loading live map…
Latest event5.1 km²2 days ago24 km NW of Foumban, Cameroon
Low
Moderate
High
Very high
Extreme
Very extreme
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 West Region
- 2 days agoWildfire near Foumban, Cameroon5.1 km² · 24 km NW of Foumban, Cameroon
- 2 days agoWildfire near Foumban, Cameroon18 km² · near Foumban, Cameroon
- 242 days agoWildfire near Magba, Cameroon10 km² · 43 km SE of Magba, Cameroon
- 247 days agoWildfire near Magba, Cameroon10 km² · 45 km SE of Magba, Cameroon
- 247 days agoWildfire near Foumban, Cameroon11 km² · 82 km E of Foumban, Cameroon
- 252 days agoWildfire near Foumban, Cameroon33 km² · 90 km E of Foumban, Cameroon
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About West Region
Satellites have detected 23 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 206 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Wildfires
23 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 206 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 km² | 24 km NW of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | near Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 43 km SE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 45 km SE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 82 km E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 90 km E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 23 km ESE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 152 km² | 70 km E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 20 km SE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 29 km WNW of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive |
Show all (24)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 km² | 64 km ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 102 km² | 65 km ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 171 km² | 70 km E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 37 km² | 19 km SE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 91 km E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 64 km ENE of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 206 km² | 69 km E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 79 km E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 90 km E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 29 km SSE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 32 km SE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 81 km² | 65 km ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 68 km E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 33 km SE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 km² | 69 km E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 171 km² | 70 km E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 152 km² | 70 km E of Foumban, 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 | |
| 37 km² | 19 km SE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 90 km E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 90 km E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | near Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 23 km ESE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 68 km E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 32 km SE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 20 km SE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 91 km E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 22 | 206 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 18 km² |