Gombe State
Wildfires in Gombe State
Active wildfires in Gombe State (Nigeria), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event3.9 km²13 h ago79 km SSW of Pindiga, 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
Earthquakes
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Gombe State
- 13 h agoWildfire near Pindiga, Nigeria – active3.9 km² · 79 km SSW of Pindiga, Nigeria
- 13 h agoWildfire near Pindiga, Nigeria – active105 km² · 98 km SSW of Pindiga, Nigeria
- 13 h agoWildfire near Pindiga, Nigeria – active61 km² · 47 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria
- 14 h agoWildfire near Pindiga, Nigeria – active36 km² · 41 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria
- 25 h agoWildfire near Pindiga, Nigeria – active12 km² · 25 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria
- 25 h agoWildfire near Pindiga, Nigeria – active6.3 km² · 54 km WSW of Pindiga, Nigeria
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Gombe State
Satellites have detected 12 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 105 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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12 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 105 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 km² | 79 km SSW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Active | |
| 105 km² | 98 km SSW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Active | |
| 61 km² | 47 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Active | |
| 36 km² | 41 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Active | |
| 12 km² | 25 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Active | |
| 6.3 km² | 54 km WSW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Active | |
| 68 km² | 60 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Active | |
| 102 km² | 93 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Active | |
| 5.2 km² | 24 km SE of Nafada, Nigeria | Active | |
| 30 km² | 87 km SSW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Inactive |
Show all (17)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 km² | 75 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 6.1 km² | 50 km W of Pindiga, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 6.3 km² | 52 km WSW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 70 km SSW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 58 km WSW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 75 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 78 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 km² | 98 km SSW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Active | |
| 102 km² | 93 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Active | |
| 68 km² | 60 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Active | |
| 61 km² | 47 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Active | |
| 36 km² | 41 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Active | |
| 30 km² | 87 km SSW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 70 km SSW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 75 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 58 km WSW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 78 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 25 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Active | |
| 10 km² | 75 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 10 | 105 km² |
| 2025 | 2 | 12 km² |