Kebbi
Wildfires in Kebbi
Active wildfires in Kebbi (Nigeria), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event150 km²3 h ago25 km NNE of Mahuta, Nigeria
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
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Heavy rain (10–25 mm)
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
Low lightning
Moderate lightning
High lightning
Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Earthquakes
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Volcanoes
Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Kebbi
- 3 h agoWildfire near Mahuta, Nigeria – active150 km² · 25 km NNE of Mahuta, Nigeria
- 4 h agoWildfire near Bena, Nigeria – active104 km² · 22 km S of Bena, Nigeria
- 4 h agoWildfire near Bena, Nigeria – active13 km² · 25 km E of Bena, Nigeria
- 4 h agoWildfire near Bena, Nigeria – active147 km² · 33 km ENE of Bena, Nigeria
- 4 h agoWildfire near Wasagu, Nigeria – active24 km² · 9 km NE of Wasagu, Nigeria
- 4 h agoWildfire near Wasagu, Nigeria – active14 km² · 30 km NNE of Wasagu, Nigeria
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Kebbi
Satellites have detected 19 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 143 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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19 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 143 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 km² | 25 km NNE of Mahuta, Nigeria | Active | |
| 104 km² | 22 km S of Bena, Nigeria | Active | |
| 13 km² | 25 km E of Bena, Nigeria | Active | |
| 147 km² | 33 km ENE of Bena, Nigeria | Active | |
| 24 km² | 9 km NE of Wasagu, Nigeria | Active | |
| 14 km² | 30 km NNE of Wasagu, Nigeria | Active | |
| 8.9 km² | 11 km NNE of Shanga, Nigeria | Active | |
| 81 km² | 49 km NE of Dabai, Nigeria | Active | |
| 41 km² | 47 km NE of Dabai, Nigeria | Active | |
| 6.2 km² | 30 km NE of Wasagu, Nigeria | Active |
Show all (30)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.9 km² | 37 km NE of Dabai, Nigeria | Active | |
| 9.5 km² | 97 km SSE of Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria | Active | |
| 81 km² | 39 km NNE of Dabai, Nigeria | Active | |
| 3.3 km² | 48 km NE of Dabai, Nigeria | Active | |
| 8.5 km² | 29 km NNE of Bena, Nigeria | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 41 km NW of Wasagu, Nigeria | Active | |
| 9.9 km² | 24 km E of Bena, Nigeria | Active | |
| 3.5 km² | 26 km SE of Bena, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 94 km SSE of Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 4.6 km² | 38 km NNW of Wasagu, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 8.3 km² | 32 km NNW of Wasagu, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 8.9 km² | 43 km NNE of Dabai, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 19 km NNE of Wasagu, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 32 km N of Wasagu, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 29 km NNW of Mahuta, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 40 km NW of Mahuta, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 22 km N of Mahuta, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 23 km NE of Bin Yauri, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 28 km NW of Wasagu, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 23 km NNW of Mahuta, Nigeria | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 km² | 25 km NNE of Mahuta, Nigeria | Active | |
| 147 km² | 33 km ENE of Bena, Nigeria | Active | |
| 104 km² | 22 km S of Bena, Nigeria | Active | |
| 81 km² | 49 km NE of Dabai, Nigeria | Active | |
| 81 km² | 39 km NNE of Dabai, Nigeria | Active | |
| 41 km² | 47 km NE of Dabai, Nigeria | Active | |
| 24 km² | 9 km NE of Wasagu, Nigeria | Active | |
| 22 km² | 19 km NNE of Wasagu, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 23 km NNW of Mahuta, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 29 km NNW of Mahuta, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 30 km NNE of Wasagu, Nigeria | Active | |
| 14 km² | 28 km NW of Wasagu, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 25 km E of Bena, Nigeria | Active | |
| 11 km² | 32 km N of Wasagu, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 22 km N of Mahuta, Nigeria | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 16 | 150 km² |
| 2025 | 2 | 81 km² |