Gombe
Wildfires near Gombe
Is there a fire near Gombe right now? Active wildfires within 100 km of Gombe, Nigeria, from NASA satellites, and the largest fires on record.
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Latest event3.7 km²6 h ago61 km WSW of Pindiga, Nigeria
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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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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Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Gombe
- 6 h agoWildfire near Pindiga, Nigeria – active3.7 km² · 61 km WSW of Pindiga, Nigeria
- 6 h agoWildfire near Pindiga, Nigeria – active5.3 km² · 39 km W of Pindiga, Nigeria
- 6 h agoWildfire near Pindiga, Nigeria – active63 km² · 47 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria
- 7 h agoWildfire near Pindiga, Nigeria – active36 km² · 41 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria
- 30 h agoWildfire near Pindiga, Nigeria – active12 km² · 25 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria
- 30 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
Satellites have detected 5 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 63 km².
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5 major fires since 2026 within 100 km. The largest covered about 63 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 km² | 61 km WSW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Active | |
| 5.3 km² | 39 km W of Pindiga, Nigeria | Active | |
| 63 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 | |
| 5.2 km² | 24 km SE of Nafada, Nigeria | Active | |
| 21 km² | 61 km N of Jalingo, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 6.1 km² | 50 km W of Pindiga, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 6.3 km² | 52 km WSW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Inactive |
Show all (11)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 km² | 58 km WSW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 km² | 47 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Active | |
| 36 km² | 41 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Active | |
| 21 km² | 61 km N of Jalingo, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 58 km WSW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 25 km SW of Pindiga, Nigeria | Active |