Edo State
Wildfires in Edo State
Active wildfires in Edo State (Nigeria), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event3.6 km²2 days ago24 km SW of Siluko, 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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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 Edo State
- 2 days agoWildfire near Siluko, Nigeria3.6 km² · 24 km SW of Siluko, Nigeria
- 3 days agoWildfire near Auchi, Nigeria8.5 km² · 22 km SE of Auchi, Nigeria
- 3 days agoWildfire near Benin City, Nigeria3.2 km² · 21 km E of Benin City, Nigeria
- 212 days agoWildfire near Benin City, Nigeria25 km² · 40 km ESE of Benin City, Nigeria
- 212 days agoWildfire near Benin City, Nigeria14 km² · 48 km E of Benin City, Nigeria
- 252 days agoWildfire near Agenebode, Nigeria19 km² · 21 km SSW of Agenebode, Nigeria
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Edo State
Satellites have detected 5 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 25 km².
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5 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 25 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 km² | 24 km SW of Siluko, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 8.5 km² | 22 km SE of Auchi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 21 km E of Benin City, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 40 km ESE of Benin City, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 48 km E of Benin City, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 21 km SSW of Agenebode, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 20 km N of Ekpoma, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 25 km WSW of Agenebode, Nigeria | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 km² | 40 km ESE of Benin City, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 21 km SSW of Agenebode, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 20 km N of Ekpoma, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 48 km E of Benin City, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 25 km WSW of Agenebode, Nigeria | Inactive |