Anambra
Wildfires in Anambra
Active wildfires in Anambra (Nigeria), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event7.1 km²7 h ago47 km SSW of Atani, 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
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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 Anambra
- 7 h agoWildfire near Atani, Nigeria – active7.1 km² · 47 km SSW of Atani, Nigeria
- 19 h agoWildfire near Atani, Nigeria – active9.1 km² · 43 km SW of Atani, Nigeria
- 252 days agoWildfire near Onitsha, Nigeria11 km² · 45 km N of Onitsha, Nigeria
- 257 days agoWildfire near Onitsha, Nigeria35 km² · 45 km N of Onitsha, Nigeria
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Anambra
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 35 km².
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2 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 35 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 km² | 47 km SSW of Atani, Nigeria | Active | |
| 9.1 km² | 43 km SW of Atani, Nigeria | Active | |
| 11 km² | 45 km N of Onitsha, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 45 km N of Onitsha, Nigeria | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 km² | 45 km N of Onitsha, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 45 km N of Onitsha, Nigeria | Inactive |