Diffa
Wildfires in Diffa
Active wildfires in Diffa (Niger), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event5.0 km²23 h ago67 km ESE of Bosso, Niger
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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 Diffa
- 23 h agoWildfire near Bosso, Niger – active5.0 km² · 67 km ESE of Bosso, Niger
- 23 h agoWildfire near Bosso, Niger – active9.7 km² · 60 km ESE of Bosso, Niger
- 34 h agoWildfire near Ngourti, Niger – active5.1 km² · 99 km NW of Ngourti, Niger
- 34 h agoWildfire near Bosso, Niger – active17 km² · 58 km ESE of Bosso, Niger
- 46 h agoWildfire near Bosso, Niger – active7.7 km² · 68 km E of Bosso, Niger
- 46 h agoWildfire near Nguigmi, Niger – active3.8 km² · 29 km ESE of Nguigmi, Niger
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Diffa
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 17 km².
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3 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 17 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 km² | 67 km ESE of Bosso, Niger | Active | |
| 9.7 km² | 60 km ESE of Bosso, Niger | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 99 km NW of Ngourti, Niger | Active | |
| 17 km² | 58 km ESE of Bosso, Niger | Active | |
| 7.7 km² | 68 km E of Bosso, Niger | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 29 km ESE of Nguigmi, Niger | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 38 km ESE of Nguigmi, Niger | Active | |
| 7.1 km² | 75 km ESE of Bosso, Niger | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 67 km NNE of Goudoumaria, Niger | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 14 km SSW of Bosso, Niger | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 km² | 58 km ESE of Bosso, Niger | Active | |
| 16 km² | 67 km NNE of Goudoumaria, Niger | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 14 km SSW of Bosso, Niger | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 2 | 17 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 12 km² |