Al Wahat
Wildfires in Al Wahat
Active wildfires in Al Wahat (Libya), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event49 km²5 h ago39 km SW of Awjilah, Libya
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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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 Al Wahat
- 5 h agoWildfire near Awjilah, Libya – active49 km² · 39 km SW of Awjilah, Libya
- 5 h agoWildfire near Awjilah, Libya – active25 km² · 49 km W of Awjilah, Libya
- 5 h agoWildfire near Jalu, Libya – active19 km² · 60 km ESE of Jalu, Libya
- 5 h agoWildfire near Maradah, Libya – active16 km² · 48 km E of Maradah, Libya
- 5 h agoWildfire near Jalu, Libya – active18 km² · 37 km SSW of Jalu, Libya
- 5 h agoWildfire near Maradah, Libya – active44 km² · 65 km ESE of Maradah, Libya
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Al Wahat
Satellites have detected 18 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 49 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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18 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 49 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 km² | 39 km SW of Awjilah, Libya | Active | |
| 25 km² | 49 km W of Awjilah, Libya | Active | |
| 19 km² | 60 km ESE of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 16 km² | 48 km E of Maradah, Libya | Active | |
| 18 km² | 37 km SSW of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 44 km² | 65 km ESE of Maradah, Libya | Active | |
| 5.5 km² | 83 km SSE of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 18 km² | 21 km SW of Maradah, Libya | Active | |
| 16 km² | 139 km SSE of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 13 km² | 161 km SSE of Jalu, Libya | Active |
Show all (38)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 km² | 95 km SSE of Maradah, Libya | Active | |
| 35 km² | 180 km SSE of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 9.3 km² | 147 km SSE of Maradah, Libya | Active | |
| 14 km² | 154 km SSE of Maradah, Libya | Active | |
| 13 km² | 16 km ENE of Awjilah, Libya | Active | |
| 8.3 km² | 73 km ESE of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 9.0 km² | 13 km SSW of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 9.6 km² | 27 km SSW of Awjilah, Libya | Active | |
| 12 km² | 39 km SSW of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 9.5 km² | 125 km S of Maradah, Libya | Active | |
| 10 km² | 182 km SSE of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 81 km SW of Awjilah, Libya | Active | |
| 12 km² | 22 km NNE of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 12 km² | 18 km N of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 7.5 km² | 93 km ESE of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 5.7 km² | 68 km SSE of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 9.7 km² | 132 km SSE of Maradah, Libya | Active | |
| 7.0 km² | 180 km SSE of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 8.0 km² | 160 km S of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 10 km² | 128 km SSW of Maradah, Libya | Active | |
| 5.3 km² | 91 km SSE of Maradah, Libya | Active | |
| 9.5 km² | 16 km NW of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 28 km² | near Al Burayqah, Libya | Active | |
| 6.2 km² | 125 km SE of Maradah, Libya | Active | |
| 5.4 km² | 7 km SSW of Az Zuwaytinah, Libya | Active | |
| 5.2 km² | 125 km ESE of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 4.5 km² | 102 km SE of Maradah, Libya | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 133 km SSE of Jalu, Libya | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 km² | 39 km SW of Awjilah, Libya | Active | |
| 44 km² | 65 km ESE of Maradah, Libya | Active | |
| 35 km² | 180 km SSE of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 28 km² | near Al Burayqah, Libya | Active | |
| 25 km² | 49 km W of Awjilah, Libya | Active | |
| 19 km² | 60 km ESE of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 18 km² | 37 km SSW of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 18 km² | 21 km SW of Maradah, Libya | Active | |
| 16 km² | 139 km SSE of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 16 km² | 48 km E of Maradah, Libya | Active | |
| 14 km² | 154 km SSE of Maradah, Libya | Active | |
| 13 km² | 161 km SSE of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 13 km² | 16 km ENE of Awjilah, Libya | Active | |
| 12 km² | 39 km SSW of Jalu, Libya | Active | |
| 12 km² | 18 km N of Jalu, Libya | Active |