Ashanti
Wildfires in Ashanti
Active wildfires in Ashanti (Ghana), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event5.1 km²2 days ago107 km ENE of Kumasi, Ghana
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
Light rain (1–5 mm)
Moderate rain (5–10 mm)
Heavy rain (10–25 mm)
Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Very low lightning
Low lightning
Moderate lightning
High lightning
Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Earthquakes
Wildfires
Floods
Storms
Volcanoes
Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Ashanti
- 2 days agoWildfire near Kumasi, Ghana5.1 km² · 107 km ENE of Kumasi, Ghana
- 292 days agoWildfire near Kumasi, Ghana16 km² · 113 km ENE of Kumasi, Ghana
- 292 days agoWildfire near Kumasi, Ghana12 km² · 59 km NNW of Kumasi, Ghana
- 292 days agoWildfire near Kumasi, Ghana82 km² · 116 km NE of Kumasi, Ghana
- 292 days agoWildfire near Kumasi, Ghana12 km² · 56 km ENE of Kumasi, Ghana
- 292 days agoWildfire near Kumasi, Ghana12 km² · 86 km NE of Kumasi, Ghana
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Ashanti
Satellites have detected 8 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 82 km².
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8 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 82 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 km² | 107 km ENE of Kumasi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 113 km ENE of Kumasi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 59 km NNW of Kumasi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 82 km² | 116 km NE of Kumasi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 56 km ENE of Kumasi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 86 km NE of Kumasi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 26 km NE of Agogo, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 95 km NE of Kumasi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 105 km NE of Kumasi, Ghana | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 km² | 116 km NE of Kumasi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 113 km ENE of Kumasi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 26 km NE of Agogo, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 95 km NE of Kumasi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 56 km ENE of Kumasi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 59 km NNW of Kumasi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 86 km NE of Kumasi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 105 km NE of Kumasi, Ghana | Inactive |