Sikasso
Wildfires in Sikasso
Active wildfires in Sikasso (Mali), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event5.1 km²47 h ago18 km ENE of Yanfolila, Mali
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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)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
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
Very low lightning
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Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Earthquakes
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Sikasso
- 47 h agoWildfire near Yanfolila, Mali – active5.1 km² · 18 km ENE of Yanfolila, Mali
- 2 days agoWildfire near Yanfolila, Mali – active3.7 km² · 27 km NNE of Yanfolila, Mali
- 2 days agoWildfire near Yanfolila, Mali – active3.1 km² · 17 km N of Yanfolila, Mali
- 2 days agoWildfire near Yanfolila, Mali – active3.5 km² · 43 km NNW of Yanfolila, Mali
- 3 days agoWildfire near Yorosso, Mali7.2 km² · 40 km E of Yorosso, Mali
- 3 days agoWildfire near Yanfolila, Mali3.9 km² · 53 km W of Yanfolila, Mali
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Sikasso
Satellites have detected 5 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 20 km².
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5 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 20 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 km² | 18 km ENE of Yanfolila, Mali | Active | |
| 3.7 km² | 27 km NNE of Yanfolila, Mali | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 17 km N of Yanfolila, Mali | Active | |
| 3.5 km² | 43 km NNW of Yanfolila, Mali | Active | |
| 7.2 km² | 40 km E of Yorosso, Mali | Inactive | |
| 3.9 km² | 53 km W of Yanfolila, Mali | Inactive | |
| 6.4 km² | 97 km W of Sikasso, Mali | Inactive | |
| 4.9 km² | 37 km E of Bougouni, Mali | Inactive | |
| 8.2 km² | 18 km S of Yanfolila, Mali | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 55 km ENE of Sikasso, Mali | Inactive |
Show all (15)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 km² | 58 km S of Koutiala, Mali | Inactive | |
| 4.7 km² | 41 km NNE of Yanfolila, Mali | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 55 km ESE of Yanfolila, Mali | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 42 km SSW of Koutiala, Mali | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 87 km NE of Sikasso, Mali | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 km² | 87 km NE of Sikasso, Mali | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 58 km S of Koutiala, Mali | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 55 km ESE of Yanfolila, Mali | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 42 km SSW of Koutiala, Mali | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 55 km ENE of Sikasso, Mali | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 3 | 14 km² |
| 2025 | 2 | 20 km² |