Nimba
Wildfires in Nimba
Active wildfires in Nimba (Liberia), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event6.7 km²4 h ago14 km NE of New Yekepa, Liberia
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
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Very heavy rain (25–50 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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Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
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 Nimba
- 4 h agoWildfire near New Yekepa, Liberia – active6.7 km² · 14 km NE of New Yekepa, Liberia
- 187 days agoWildfire near Sanniquellie, Liberia31 km² · 14 km S of Sanniquellie, Liberia
- 202 days agoWildfire near Ganta, Liberia15 km² · 13 km SW of Ganta, Liberia
- 222 days agoWildfire near Saclepea, Liberia11 km² · 32 km SW of Saclepea, Liberia
- 232 days agoWildfire near Ganta, Liberia12 km² · 12 km NE of Ganta, Liberia
- 238 days agoWildfire near Ganta, Liberia11 km² · 6 km NNW of Ganta, Liberia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Nimba
Satellites have detected 7 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 31 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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7 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 31 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7 km² | 14 km NE of New Yekepa, Liberia | Active | |
| 31 km² | 14 km S of Sanniquellie, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 13 km SW of Ganta, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 32 km SW of Saclepea, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 12 km NE of Ganta, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 6 km NNW of Ganta, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 13 km NE of Ganta, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 17 km ENE of New Yekepa, Liberia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 km² | 14 km S of Sanniquellie, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 13 km NE of Ganta, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 17 km ENE of New Yekepa, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 13 km SW of Ganta, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 12 km NE of Ganta, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 6 km NNW of Ganta, Liberia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 32 km SW of Saclepea, Liberia | Inactive |