Adamawa
Wildfires in Adamawa
Active wildfires in Adamawa (Nigeria), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event19 km²7 h ago8 km NNW of Madagali, Nigeria
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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
Low lightning
Moderate lightning
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Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Earthquakes
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Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Adamawa
- 7 h agoWildfire near Madagali, Nigeria – active19 km² · 8 km NNW of Madagali, Nigeria
- 7 h agoWildfire near Madagali, Nigeria – active3.1 km² · 26 km WNW of Madagali, Nigeria
- 7 h agoWildfire near Yola, Nigeria – active26 km² · 88 km S of Yola, Nigeria
- 7 h agoWildfire near Yola, Nigeria – active32 km² · 86 km SSE of Yola, Nigeria
- 8 h agoWildfire near Numan, Nigeria – active3.9 km² · 34 km W of Numan, Nigeria
- 8 h agoWildfire near Numan, Nigeria – active4.5 km² · 39 km N of Numan, Nigeria
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Adamawa
Satellites have detected 19 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 78 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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19 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 78 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 km² | 8 km NNW of Madagali, Nigeria | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 26 km WNW of Madagali, Nigeria | Active | |
| 26 km² | 88 km S of Yola, Nigeria | Active | |
| 32 km² | 86 km SSE of Yola, Nigeria | Active | |
| 3.9 km² | 34 km W of Numan, Nigeria | Active | |
| 4.5 km² | 39 km N of Numan, Nigeria | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 13 km ENE of Numan, Nigeria | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 68 km N of Mubi, Nigeria | Active | |
| 30 km² | 70 km NNW of Mubi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 8.5 km² | 76 km NNW of Mubi, Nigeria | Inactive |
Show all (31)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 km² | 8 km NNE of Numan, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 78 km² | 99 km S of Yola, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 61 km SSW of Toungo, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 44 km W of Ganye, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 34 km² | 102 km S of Yola, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 6.8 km² | 53 km NNW of Mubi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 3.9 km² | 78 km NNW of Mubi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 9.4 km² | 97 km SSE of Yola, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 3.3 km² | 33 km WNW of Mubi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 8.2 km² | 66 km N of Mubi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 30 km SSW of Toungo, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 41 km WSW of Toungo, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 49 km SW of Toungo, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 43 km SSW of Toungo, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 35 km SE of Mubi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 51 km W of Ganye, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 44 km SSW of Numan, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 118 km SSE of Yola, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 107 km SSE of Yola, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 113 km SSE of Yola, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 82 km N of Mubi, Nigeria | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 km² | 99 km S of Yola, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 34 km² | 102 km S of Yola, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 32 km² | 86 km SSE of Yola, Nigeria | Active | |
| 30 km² | 70 km NNW of Mubi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 41 km WSW of Toungo, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 88 km S of Yola, Nigeria | Active | |
| 25 km² | 61 km SSW of Toungo, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 107 km SSE of Yola, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 8 km NNW of Madagali, Nigeria | Active | |
| 16 km² | 43 km SSW of Toungo, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 30 km SSW of Toungo, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 113 km SSE of Yola, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 35 km SE of Mubi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 118 km SSE of Yola, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 44 km W of Ganye, Nigeria | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 14 | 78 km² |
| 2025 | 5 | 20 km² |