The Gambia
Wildfires in The Gambia
Active wildfires in The Gambia on a live satellite map, the largest fires on record and major fires per year.
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Latest event3,768 acres32 h ago4 mi SSW of Gambissar, The Gambia
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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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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: Farafenni. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
The forecast shows no heavy rain, gales or thunderstorms for today and tomorrow.
Forecast for the area around: The Gambia. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in The Gambia
- 32 h agoWildfire near Gambissar, The Gambia – active3,768 acres · 4 mi SSW of Gambissar, The Gambia
- 2 days agoWildfire near Madiana, The Gambia3,573 acres · 5 mi N of Madiana, The Gambia
- 2 days agoWildfire near Madiana, The Gambia2,335 acres · 12 mi NNE of Madiana, The Gambia
- 2 days agoWildfire near Madiana, The Gambia808 acres · 17 mi NE of Madiana, The Gambia
- 3 days agoWildfire near Nema Kunku, The Gambia8,103 acres · 10 mi NW of Nema Kunku, The Gambia
- 3 days agoWildfire near Madiana, The Gambia1,001 acres · 11 mi ENE of Madiana, The Gambia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About The Gambia
Satellites have detected 18 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 8,103 acres.
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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18 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 8,103 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,768 acres | 4 mi SSW of Gambissar, The Gambia | Active | |
| 3,573 acres | 5 mi N of Madiana, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 2,335 acres | 12 mi NNE of Madiana, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 808 acres | 17 mi NE of Madiana, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 8,103 acres | 10 mi NW of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 1,001 acres | 11 mi ENE of Madiana, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 2,857 acres | 6 mi NNW of Madiana, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 3,526 acres | 18 mi WNW of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 3,432 acres | 34 mi E of Brikama, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 4,865 acres | 6 mi S of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive |
Show all (21)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,385 acres | 17 mi SE of Soma, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 5,439 acres | 10 mi S of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 2,955 acres | 7 mi SE of Soma, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 4,819 acres | 7 mi SE of Bwiam, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 2,716 acres | 6 mi ESE of Bansang, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 7,482 acres | 12 mi N of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 2,671 acres | 11 mi SSW of Demba Kunda, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 4,670 acres | near Farato, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 3,766 acres | 3 mi NNW of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 2,908 acres | 8 mi NE of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 3,242 acres | 13 mi NW of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,103 acres | 10 mi NW of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 7,482 acres | 12 mi N of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 5,439 acres | 10 mi S of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 4,865 acres | 6 mi S of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 4,819 acres | 7 mi SE of Bwiam, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 4,670 acres | near Farato, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 3,768 acres | 4 mi SSW of Gambissar, The Gambia | Active | |
| 3,766 acres | 3 mi NNW of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 3,573 acres | 5 mi N of Madiana, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 3,526 acres | 18 mi WNW of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 3,432 acres | 34 mi E of Brikama, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 3,385 acres | 17 mi SE of Soma, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 3,242 acres | 13 mi NW of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 2,955 acres | 7 mi SE of Soma, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 2,908 acres | 8 mi NE of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive |