Ogun State
Wildfires in Ogun State
Active wildfires in Ogun State (Nigeria), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event8.1 km²13 h ago37 km WSW of Abeokuta, 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 Ogun State
- 13 h agoWildfire near Abeokuta, Nigeria – active8.1 km² · 37 km WSW of Abeokuta, Nigeria
- 14 h agoWildfire near Ifo, Nigeria – active5.6 km² · 9 km N of Ifo, Nigeria
- 3 days agoWildfire near Shagamu, Nigeria3.6 km² · 20 km NNE of Shagamu, Nigeria
- 292 days agoWildfire near Abeokuta, Nigeria20 km² · 61 km NNW of Abeokuta, Nigeria
- 292 days agoWildfire near Abeokuta, Nigeria11 km² · 60 km WSW of Abeokuta, Nigeria
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Ogun State
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 20 km².
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2 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 20 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 km² | 37 km WSW of Abeokuta, Nigeria | Active | |
| 5.6 km² | 9 km N of Ifo, Nigeria | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 20 km NNE of Shagamu, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 61 km NNW of Abeokuta, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 60 km WSW of Abeokuta, Nigeria | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 km² | 61 km NNW of Abeokuta, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 60 km WSW of Abeokuta, Nigeria | Inactive |