Oti
Wildfires in Oti
Active wildfires in Oti (Ghana), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event8.9 km²22 h ago15 km E of Dambai, Ghana
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
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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
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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 Oti
- 22 h agoWildfire near Dambai, Ghana – active8.9 km² · 15 km E of Dambai, Ghana
- 22 h agoWildfire near Dambai, Ghana – active41 km² · 31 km WNW of Dambai, Ghana
- 46 h agoWildfire near Dambai, Ghana – active10 km² · 8 km SSE of Dambai, Ghana
- 46 h agoWildfire near Dambai, Ghana – active4.3 km² · 36 km NNE of Dambai, Ghana
- 46 h agoWildfire near Dambai, Ghana – active18 km² · 28 km NE of Dambai, Ghana
- 46 h agoWildfire near Dambai, Ghana – active22 km² · 18 km NNE of Dambai, Ghana
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Oti
Satellites have detected 29 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 89 km².
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29 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 89 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.9 km² | 15 km E of Dambai, Ghana | Active | |
| 41 km² | 31 km WNW of Dambai, Ghana | Active | |
| 10 km² | 8 km SSE of Dambai, Ghana | Active | |
| 4.3 km² | 36 km NNE of Dambai, Ghana | Active | |
| 18 km² | 28 km NE of Dambai, Ghana | Active | |
| 22 km² | 18 km NNE of Dambai, Ghana | Active | |
| 71 km² | 34 km NNW of Kete Krachi, Ghana | Active | |
| 7.7 km² | 21 km NE of Dambai, Ghana | Active | |
| 89 km² | 51 km NE of Dambai, Ghana | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 40 km NE of Dambai, Ghana | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 km² | 51 km NE of Dambai, Ghana | Active | |
| 71 km² | 34 km NNW of Kete Krachi, Ghana | Active | |
| 46 km² | 32 km WSW of Kete Krachi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 42 km² | 56 km SSW of Kete Krachi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 41 km² | 31 km WNW of Dambai, Ghana | Active | |
| 37 km² | 55 km SW of Kete Krachi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 44 km SSW of Kete Krachi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 32 km² | 28 km SW of Kete Krachi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 35 km ENE of Dambai, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 18 km NNE of Dambai, Ghana | Active | |
| 22 km² | 35 km WNW of Kete Krachi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 31 km WNW of Kete Krachi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 76 km SW of Kete Krachi, Ghana | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 28 km NE of Dambai, Ghana | Active | |
| 17 km² | 51 km SW of Kete Krachi, Ghana | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 26 | 71 km² |
| 2025 | 3 | 89 km² |