Collines Department
Wildfires in Collines Department
Active wildfires in Collines Department (Benin), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event2,471 acres282 days ago13 mi NNE of Bante, Benin
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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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 Collines Department
- 282 days agoWildfire near Bante, Benin2,471 acres · 13 mi NNE of Bante, Benin
- 283 days agoWildfire near Bante, Benin7,942 acres · 21 mi N of Bante, Benin
- 283 days agoWildfire near Ouesse, Benin3,198 acres · 20 mi WNW of Ouesse, Benin
- 292 days agoWildfire near Bante, Benin79,474 acres · 21 mi NNE of Bante, Benin
- 292 days agoWildfire near Dassa-Zoume, Benin12,575 acres · 11 mi WSW of Dassa-Zoume, Benin
- 292 days agoWildfire near Save, Benin5,923 acres · 22 mi SE of Save, Benin
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Collines Department
Satellites have detected 6 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 79,474 acres.
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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6 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 79,474 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,471 acres | 13 mi NNE of Bante, Benin | Inactive | |
| 7,942 acres | 21 mi N of Bante, Benin | Inactive | |
| 3,198 acres | 20 mi WNW of Ouesse, Benin | Inactive | |
| 79,474 acres | 21 mi NNE of Bante, Benin | Inactive | |
| 12,575 acres | 11 mi WSW of Dassa-Zoume, Benin | Inactive | |
| 5,923 acres | 22 mi SE of Save, Benin | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79,474 acres | 21 mi NNE of Bante, Benin | Inactive | |
| 12,575 acres | 11 mi WSW of Dassa-Zoume, Benin | Inactive | |
| 7,942 acres | 21 mi N of Bante, Benin | Inactive | |
| 5,923 acres | 22 mi SE of Save, Benin | Inactive | |
| 3,198 acres | 20 mi WNW of Ouesse, Benin | Inactive | |
| 2,471 acres | 13 mi NNE of Bante, Benin | Inactive |