Suriname
Wildfires in Suriname
Active wildfires in Suriname on a live satellite map, the largest fires on record and major fires per year.
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Latest event3.6 km²27 h agonear Wageningen, Suriname
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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)
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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.
Fire danger
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Forecast for the area around: Paramaribo. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Lelydorp
- Tomorrow: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Lelydorp
Forecast for the area around: Suriname. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Suriname
- 27 h agoWildfire near Wageningen, Suriname – active3.6 km² · near Wageningen, Suriname
- 27 h agoWildfire near Brownsweg, Suriname – active7.9 km² · 51 km SSW of Brownsweg, Suriname
- 27 h agoWildfire near Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname – active4.0 km² · 6 km E of Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname
- 28 h agoWildfire near Wageningen, Suriname – active11 km² · 16 km NNW of Wageningen, Suriname
- 39 h agoWildfire near Totness, Suriname – active3.2 km² · 6 km WNW of Totness, Suriname
- 40 h agoWildfire near Pontbuiten, Suriname – active4.9 km² · 54 km SSE of Pontbuiten, Suriname
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Suriname
Satellites have detected 6 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 26 km².
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6 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 26 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 km² | near Wageningen, Suriname | Active | |
| 7.9 km² | 51 km SSW of Brownsweg, Suriname | Active | |
| 4.0 km² | 6 km E of Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname | Active | |
| 11 km² | 16 km NNW of Wageningen, Suriname | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 6 km WNW of Totness, Suriname | Active | |
| 4.9 km² | 54 km SSE of Pontbuiten, Suriname | Active | |
| 5.3 km² | 15 km E of Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 17 km WNW of Wageningen, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | near Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 9.8 km² | 41 km W of Brownsweg, Suriname | Inactive |
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| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.6 km² | 43 km S of Brokopondo, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 5.5 km² | 20 km E of Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 4.2 km² | 28 km SSW of Brownsweg, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 3.8 km² | 27 km WNW of Brownsweg, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 9.5 km² | 44 km SSW of Brownsweg, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 9.1 km² | 15 km W of Brownsweg, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 9.4 km² | 18 km SW of Brownsweg, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 5.0 km² | 23 km WSW of Brownsweg, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 6.5 km² | 38 km W of Brownsweg, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 33 km W of Brownsweg, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 4.8 km² | 15 km S of Albina, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 3.4 km² | 29 km SSW of Paramaribo, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 3.9 km² | 18 km W of Wageningen, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 5.7 km² | 12 km SSW of Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 15 km ESE of Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 3.4 km² | 24 km W of Brownsweg, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 6 km SSW of Calcutta, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 6.7 km² | 98 km SSW of Paramaribo, Suriname | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 km² | 6 km SSW of Calcutta, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 15 km ESE of Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 33 km W of Brownsweg, Suriname | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | near Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname | Active | |
| 11 km² | 16 km NNW of Wageningen, Suriname | Active | |
| 10 km² | 17 km WNW of Wageningen, Suriname | Active |