Guinea-Bissau
Wildfires in Guinea-Bissau
Active wildfires in Guinea-Bissau on a live satellite map, the largest fires on record and major fires per year.
Live map – Guinea-Bissau
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Bissau. 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: Guinea-Bissau. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Guinea-Bissau
- 24 h agoWildfire near Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau – active7.2 km² · 17 km NE of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau
- 47 h agoWildfire near Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau – active8.2 km² · near Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau
- 47 h agoWildfire near Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau – active15 km² · 41 km NE of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau
- 47 h agoWildfire near Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau – active11 km² · 27 km E of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau
- 47 h agoWildfire near Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau – active6.0 km² · 10 km E of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau
- 47 h agoWildfire near Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau – active8.1 km² · 30 km NNE of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Guinea-Bissau
Satellites have detected 6 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 21 km².
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6 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 21 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2 km² | 17 km NE of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Active | |
| 8.2 km² | near Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Active | |
| 15 km² | 41 km NE of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Active | |
| 11 km² | 27 km E of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Active | |
| 6.0 km² | 10 km E of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Active | |
| 8.1 km² | 30 km NNE of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Active | |
| 3.7 km² | 28 km SSE of Pitche, Guinea-Bissau | Active | |
| 8.3 km² | 19 km ESE of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Active | |
| 8.5 km² | 30 km NE of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Active | |
| 9.0 km² | 24 km S of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Inactive |
Show all (21)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.3 km² | 31 km SW of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Inactive | |
| 8.5 km² | near Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Inactive | |
| 6.4 km² | 16 km N of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 34 km SW of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Inactive | |
| 4.3 km² | 25 km SW of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Inactive | |
| 9.5 km² | 34 km ENE of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Inactive | |
| 3.1 km² | 6 km WSW of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Inactive | |
| 3.9 km² | 29 km ENE of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 27 km WNW of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 53 km NNE of Gabu, Guinea-Bissau | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 51 km NW of Gabu, Guinea-Bissau | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 km² | 34 km SW of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 53 km NNE of Gabu, Guinea-Bissau | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 41 km NE of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Active | |
| 14 km² | 27 km WNW of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 51 km NW of Gabu, Guinea-Bissau | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 27 km E of Madina do Boe, Guinea-Bissau | Active |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 5 | 16 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 21 km² |