West Region
Wildfires in West Region
Active wildfires in West Region (Cameroon), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event1,263 acres2 days ago15 mi NW of Foumban, Cameroon
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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 West Region
- 2 days agoWildfire near Foumban, Cameroon1,263 acres · 15 mi NW of Foumban, Cameroon
- 2 days agoWildfire near Foumban, Cameroon4,433 acres · near Foumban, Cameroon
- 242 days agoWildfire near Magba, Cameroon2,535 acres · 27 mi SE of Magba, Cameroon
- 247 days agoWildfire near Magba, Cameroon2,486 acres · 28 mi SE of Magba, Cameroon
- 247 days agoWildfire near Foumban, Cameroon2,827 acres · 51 mi E of Foumban, Cameroon
- 252 days agoWildfire near Foumban, Cameroon8,140 acres · 56 mi 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 50,790 acres.
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23 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 50,790 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,263 acres | 15 mi NW of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 4,433 acres | near Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 2,535 acres | 27 mi SE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 2,486 acres | 28 mi SE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 2,827 acres | 51 mi E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 8,140 acres | 56 mi E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 4,191 acres | 14 mi ESE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 37,590 acres | 43 mi E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 3,413 acres | 12 mi SE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 2,582 acres | 18 mi WNW of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive |
Show all (24)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28,884 acres | 39 mi ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 25,128 acres | 41 mi ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 42,215 acres | 44 mi E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 9,261 acres | 12 mi SE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 3,363 acres | 56 mi E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 2,535 acres | 40 mi ENE of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 50,790 acres | 43 mi E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 3,072 acres | 49 mi E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 4,922 acres | 56 mi E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 2,973 acres | 18 mi SSE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 3,462 acres | 20 mi SE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 20,055 acres | 41 mi ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 3,899 acres | 42 mi E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 2,486 acres | 21 mi SE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50,790 acres | 43 mi E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 42,215 acres | 44 mi E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 37,590 acres | 43 mi E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 28,884 acres | 39 mi ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 25,128 acres | 41 mi ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 20,055 acres | 41 mi ESE of Bafoussam, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 9,261 acres | 12 mi SE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 8,140 acres | 56 mi E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 4,922 acres | 56 mi E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 4,433 acres | near Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 4,191 acres | 14 mi ESE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 3,899 acres | 42 mi E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 3,462 acres | 20 mi SE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 3,413 acres | 12 mi SE of Magba, Cameroon | Inactive | |
| 3,363 acres | 56 mi E of Foumban, Cameroon | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 22 | 50,790 acres |
| 2025 | 1 | 4,433 acres |