Niger State
Wildfires in Niger State
Active wildfires in Niger State (Nigeria), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event90 km²5 h ago68 km NNE of Minna, Nigeria
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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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 Niger State
- 5 h agoWildfire near Minna, Nigeria – active90 km² · 68 km NNE of Minna, Nigeria
- 5 h agoWildfire near Kontagora, Nigeria – active11 km² · 14 km E of Kontagora, Nigeria
- 5 h agoWildfire near Kusheriki, Nigeria – active14 km² · 9 km ENE of Kusheriki, Nigeria
- 5 h agoWildfire near Kontagora, Nigeria – active733 km² · 44 km ENE of Kontagora, Nigeria
- 5 h agoWildfire near Kontagora, Nigeria – active26 km² · 23 km E of Kontagora, Nigeria
- 27 h agoWildfire near Minna, Nigeria – active22 km² · 60 km N of Minna, Nigeria
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Niger State
Satellites have detected 99 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 733 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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99 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 733 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 km² | 68 km NNE of Minna, Nigeria | Active | |
| 11 km² | 14 km E of Kontagora, Nigeria | Active | |
| 14 km² | 9 km ENE of Kusheriki, Nigeria | Active | |
| 733 km² | 44 km ENE of Kontagora, Nigeria | Active | |
| 26 km² | 23 km E of Kontagora, Nigeria | Active | |
| 22 km² | 60 km N of Minna, Nigeria | Active | |
| 17 km² | 30 km NE of Ukata, Nigeria | Active | |
| 207 km² | 10 km E of Ukata, Nigeria | Active | |
| 15 km² | 22 km NE of Ukata, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 36 km E of Babana, Nigeria | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 733 km² | 44 km ENE of Kontagora, Nigeria | Active | |
| 207 km² | 10 km E of Ukata, Nigeria | Active | |
| 94 km² | 30 km ENE of Kontagora, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 94 km² | 71 km SW of Bida, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 90 km² | 68 km NNE of Minna, Nigeria | Active | |
| 77 km² | 55 km NNW of Minna, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 66 km² | 42 km SSE of Babana, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 53 km² | 40 km ESE of Baro, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 50 km² | 23 km W of Kusheriki, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 50 km² | 47 km N of Minna, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 45 km² | 25 km ESE of Kontagora, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 44 km² | 100 km NE of Kontagora, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 43 km² | 16 km ESE of Kusheriki, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 43 km² | 47 km NW of Minna, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 37 km² | 64 km SSW of Bida, Nigeria | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 85 | 733 km² |
| 2025 | 14 | 90 km² |