Kwara State
Wildfires in Kwara State
Active wildfires in Kwara State (Nigeria), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event128 km²9 h ago74 km E of Ilorin, 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 Kwara State
- 9 h agoWildfire near Ilorin, Nigeria – active128 km² · 74 km E of Ilorin, Nigeria
- 9 h agoWildfire near Ilorin, Nigeria – active4.9 km² · 57 km E of Ilorin, Nigeria
- 3 days agoWildfire near Ilorin, Nigeria4.7 km² · 71 km E of Ilorin, Nigeria
- 267 days agoWildfire near Kaiama, Nigeria13 km² · 38 km NW of Kaiama, Nigeria
- 267 days agoWildfire near Kaiama, Nigeria21 km² · 40 km NNW of Kaiama, Nigeria
- 282 days agoWildfire near Kaiama, Nigeria22 km² · 46 km NNW of Kaiama, Nigeria
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Kwara State
Satellites have detected 16 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 128 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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16 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 128 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 km² | 74 km E of Ilorin, Nigeria | Active | |
| 4.9 km² | 57 km E of Ilorin, Nigeria | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 71 km E of Ilorin, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 38 km NW of Kaiama, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 40 km NNW of Kaiama, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 46 km NNW of Kaiama, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 19 km S of Lafiagi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 33 km ENE of Yashikira, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 92 km N of Ilorin, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 46 km NNW of Kaiama, Nigeria | Inactive |
Show all (18)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 km² | 98 km NNW of Ilorin, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 62 km NW of Ilorin, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 32 km N of Lafiagi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 72 km ENE of Ilorin, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 62 km E of Ilorin, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 29 km S of Lafiagi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 30 km NNW of Lafiagi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 7 km SE of Lafiagi, Nigeria | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 km² | 74 km E of Ilorin, Nigeria | Active | |
| 22 km² | 46 km NNW of Kaiama, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 40 km NNW of Kaiama, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 72 km ENE of Ilorin, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 29 km S of Lafiagi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 98 km NNW of Ilorin, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 62 km E of Ilorin, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 46 km NNW of Kaiama, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 7 km SE of Lafiagi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 19 km S of Lafiagi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 30 km NNW of Lafiagi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 38 km NW of Kaiama, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 32 km N of Lafiagi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 33 km ENE of Yashikira, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 62 km NW of Ilorin, Nigeria | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 15 | 22 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 128 km² |