Diffa
Wildfires in Diffa
Active wildfires in Diffa (Niger), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event1,243 acres23 h ago42 mi ESE of Bosso, Niger
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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 Diffa
- 23 h agoWildfire near Bosso, Niger – active1,243 acres · 42 mi ESE of Bosso, Niger
- 23 h agoWildfire near Bosso, Niger – active2,385 acres · 37 mi ESE of Bosso, Niger
- 34 h agoWildfire near Ngourti, Niger – active1,268 acres · 61 mi NW of Ngourti, Niger
- 34 h agoWildfire near Bosso, Niger – active4,287 acres · 36 mi ESE of Bosso, Niger
- 46 h agoWildfire near Bosso, Niger – active1,905 acres · 42 mi E of Bosso, Niger
- 46 h agoWildfire near Nguigmi, Niger – active946 acres · 18 mi 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 4,287 acres.
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3 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 4,287 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,243 acres | 42 mi ESE of Bosso, Niger | Active | |
| 2,385 acres | 37 mi ESE of Bosso, Niger | Active | |
| 1,268 acres | 61 mi NW of Ngourti, Niger | Active | |
| 4,287 acres | 36 mi ESE of Bosso, Niger | Active | |
| 1,905 acres | 42 mi E of Bosso, Niger | Active | |
| 946 acres | 18 mi ESE of Nguigmi, Niger | Active | |
| 899 acres | 24 mi ESE of Nguigmi, Niger | Active | |
| 1,759 acres | 46 mi ESE of Bosso, Niger | Inactive | |
| 4,038 acres | 41 mi NNE of Goudoumaria, Niger | Inactive | |
| 2,906 acres | 9 mi SSW of Bosso, Niger | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,287 acres | 36 mi ESE of Bosso, Niger | Active | |
| 4,038 acres | 41 mi NNE of Goudoumaria, Niger | Inactive | |
| 2,906 acres | 9 mi SSW of Bosso, Niger | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 2 | 4,287 acres |
| 2025 | 1 | 2,906 acres |