Delta
Wildfires in Delta
Active wildfires in Delta (Nigeria), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event8.7 km²11 h ago25 km ENE of Sapele, Nigeria
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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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Extreme lightning
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 Delta
- 11 h agoWildfire near Sapele, Nigeria – active8.7 km² · 25 km ENE of Sapele, Nigeria
- 11 h agoWildfire near Kwale, Nigeria – active12 km² · 5 km NW of Kwale, Nigeria
- 11 h agoWildfire near Sapele, Nigeria – active7.5 km² · 29 km W of Sapele, Nigeria
- 11 h agoWildfire near Sapele, Nigeria – active11 km² · 21 km NNW of Sapele, Nigeria
- 11 h agoWildfire near Sapele, Nigeria – active7.9 km² · 70 km W of Sapele, Nigeria
- 11 h agoWildfire near Sapele, Nigeria – active9.5 km² · 61 km WSW of Sapele, Nigeria
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Delta
Satellites have detected 4 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 14 km².
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4 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 14 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.7 km² | 25 km ENE of Sapele, Nigeria | Active | |
| 12 km² | 5 km NW of Kwale, Nigeria | Active | |
| 7.5 km² | 29 km W of Sapele, Nigeria | Active | |
| 11 km² | 21 km NNW of Sapele, Nigeria | Active | |
| 7.9 km² | 70 km W of Sapele, Nigeria | Active | |
| 9.5 km² | 61 km WSW of Sapele, Nigeria | Active | |
| 14 km² | 31 km W of Warri, Nigeria | Active | |
| 11 km² | 129 km W of Burutu, Nigeria | Active | |
| 4.8 km² | 45 km WNW of Sapele, Nigeria | Active | |
| 5.2 km² | 40 km SW of Sapele, Nigeria | Active |
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| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 km² | 40 km W of Sapele, Nigeria | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 43 km E of Warri, Nigeria | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 6 km SW of Kwale, Nigeria | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 34 km E of Warri, Nigeria | Active | |
| 6.0 km² | 18 km E of Warri, Nigeria | Active | |
| 8.5 km² | 73 km SSW of Warri, Nigeria | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 21 km E of Warri, Nigeria | Active | |
| 5.0 km² | 48 km E of Warri, Nigeria | Active | |
| 7.9 km² | 33 km NW of Sapele, Nigeria | Active | |
| 6.3 km² | 75 km W of Warri, Nigeria | Active | |
| 6.8 km² | 30 km WSW of Sapele, Nigeria | Active | |
| 6.1 km² | near Kwale, Nigeria | Active | |
| 8.1 km² | 10 km W of Sapele, Nigeria | Active | |
| 5.0 km² | 29 km W of Warri, Nigeria | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 7 km NE of Agbor, Nigeria | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 km² | 31 km W of Warri, Nigeria | Active | |
| 12 km² | 5 km NW of Kwale, Nigeria | Active | |
| 11 km² | 21 km NNW of Sapele, Nigeria | Active | |
| 11 km² | 129 km W of Burutu, Nigeria | Active |