Baghdad
Wildfires in Baghdad
Active wildfires in Baghdad (Iraq), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event10 km²7 h ago7 km SSE of Baghdad, Iraq
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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 Baghdad
- 7 h agoWildfire near Baghdad, Iraq – active10 km² · 7 km SSE of Baghdad, Iraq
- 7 h agoWildfire near Sadr City, Iraq – active8.4 km² · 40 km SE of Sadr City, Iraq
- 7 h agoWildfire near Sadr City, Iraq – active13 km² · 34 km ESE of Sadr City, Iraq
- 7 h agoWildfire near Sadr City, Iraq – active8.2 km² · 13 km SE of Sadr City, Iraq
- 19 h agoWildfire near Sadr City, Iraq – active5.4 km² · near Sadr City, Iraq
- 43 h agoWildfire near Sadr City, Iraq – active15 km² · 38 km E of Sadr City, Iraq
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Baghdad
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 15 km².
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3 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 15 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 km² | 7 km SSE of Baghdad, Iraq | Active | |
| 8.4 km² | 40 km SE of Sadr City, Iraq | Active | |
| 13 km² | 34 km ESE of Sadr City, Iraq | Active | |
| 8.2 km² | 13 km SE of Sadr City, Iraq | Active | |
| 5.4 km² | near Sadr City, Iraq | Active | |
| 15 km² | 38 km E of Sadr City, Iraq | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 km² | 38 km E of Sadr City, Iraq | Active | |
| 13 km² | 34 km ESE of Sadr City, Iraq | Active | |
| 10 km² | 7 km SSE of Baghdad, Iraq | Active |