Ménaka
Wildfires in Ménaka
Active wildfires in Ménaka (Mali), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event35 km²204 days ago96 km NNE of Inekar, Mali
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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 Ménaka
- 204 days agoWildfire near Inekar, Mali35 km² · 96 km NNE of Inekar, Mali
- 263 days agoWildfire near Menaka, Mali23 km² · 86 km SW of Menaka, Mali
- 272 days agoWildfire near Inekar, Mali14 km² · 75 km ESE of Inekar, Mali
- 301 days agoWildfire near Inekar, Mali13 km² · 24 km E of Inekar, Mali
- 302 days agoWildfire near Menaka, Mali35 km² · 28 km WNW of Menaka, Mali
- 364 days agoWildfire near Anderanboukan, Mali11 km² · 71 km ENE of Anderanboukan, Mali
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Ménaka
Satellites have detected 6 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 35 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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6 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 35 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 km² | 96 km NNE of Inekar, Mali | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 86 km SW of Menaka, Mali | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 75 km ESE of Inekar, Mali | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 24 km E of Inekar, Mali | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 28 km WNW of Menaka, Mali | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 71 km ENE of Anderanboukan, Mali | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 km² | 96 km NNE of Inekar, Mali | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 28 km WNW of Menaka, Mali | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 86 km SW of Menaka, Mali | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 75 km ESE of Inekar, Mali | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 24 km E of Inekar, Mali | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 71 km ENE of Anderanboukan, Mali | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 5 | 35 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 11 km² |