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.
Live map – The Gambia
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
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
- 20 h agoWildfire near Gambissar, The Gambia – active15 km² · 6 km SSW of Gambissar, The Gambia
- 44 h agoWildfire near Madiana, The Gambia – active14 km² · 9 km N of Madiana, The Gambia
- 44 h agoWildfire near Madiana, The Gambia – active9.5 km² · 19 km NNE of Madiana, The Gambia
- 45 h agoWildfire near Madiana, The Gambia – active3.3 km² · 27 km NE of Madiana, The Gambia
- 3 days agoWildfire near Nema Kunku, The Gambia33 km² · 17 km NW of Nema Kunku, The Gambia
- 3 days agoWildfire near Madiana, The Gambia4.1 km² · 18 km 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 33 km².
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18 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 33 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 km² | 6 km SSW of Gambissar, The Gambia | Active | |
| 14 km² | 9 km N of Madiana, The Gambia | Active | |
| 9.5 km² | 19 km NNE of Madiana, The Gambia | Active | |
| 3.3 km² | 27 km NE of Madiana, The Gambia | Active | |
| 33 km² | 17 km NW of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 4.1 km² | 18 km ENE of Madiana, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 10 km NNW of Madiana, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 28 km WNW of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 55 km E of Brikama, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 10 km S of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive |
Show all (21)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 km² | 28 km SE of Soma, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 15 km S of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 11 km SE of Soma, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 11 km SE of Bwiam, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 10 km ESE of Bansang, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 19 km N of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 17 km SSW of Demba Kunda, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | near Farato, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 5 km NNW of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 13 km NE of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 22 km NW of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 km² | 17 km NW of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 19 km N of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 15 km S of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 10 km S of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 11 km SE of Bwiam, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | near Farato, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 6 km SSW of Gambissar, The Gambia | Active | |
| 15 km² | 5 km NNW of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 9 km N of Madiana, The Gambia | Active | |
| 14 km² | 28 km WNW of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 55 km E of Brikama, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 28 km SE of Soma, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 22 km NW of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 11 km SE of Soma, The Gambia | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 13 km NE of Nema Kunku, The Gambia | Inactive |