Plateau State
Wildfires in Plateau State
Active wildfires in Plateau State (Nigeria), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event4.7 km²8 h ago6 km SSE of Bokkos, 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 Plateau State
- 8 h agoWildfire near Bokkos, Nigeria – active4.7 km² · 6 km SSE of Bokkos, Nigeria
- 20 h agoWildfire near Jos, Nigeria – active42 km² · 29 km SW of Jos, Nigeria
- 2 days agoWildfire near Jos, Nigeria20 km² · 36 km S of Jos, Nigeria
- 2 days agoWildfire near Jos, Nigeria5.7 km² · 52 km SSE of Jos, Nigeria
- 2 days agoWildfire near Bokkos, Nigeria5.7 km² · 8 km NNW of Bokkos, Nigeria
- 2 days agoWildfire near Jos, Nigeria12 km² · 40 km SSW of Jos, Nigeria
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Plateau State
Satellites have detected 8 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 42 km².
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8 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 42 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 km² | 6 km SSE of Bokkos, Nigeria | Active | |
| 42 km² | 29 km SW of Jos, Nigeria | Active | |
| 20 km² | 36 km S of Jos, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 5.7 km² | 52 km SSE of Jos, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 5.7 km² | 8 km NNW of Bokkos, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 40 km SSW of Jos, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 6.7 km² | 37 km W of Jos, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 8.6 km² | near Panyam, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 21 km SSE of Yelwa, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 84 km WNW of Jos, Nigeria | Inactive |
Show all (13)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 km² | 7 km ENE of Bokkos, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 36 km E of Dengi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 46 km ESE of Dengi, Nigeria | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 km² | 29 km SW of Jos, Nigeria | Active | |
| 20 km² | 36 km S of Jos, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 7 km ENE of Bokkos, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 21 km SSE of Yelwa, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 84 km WNW of Jos, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 40 km SSW of Jos, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 36 km E of Dengi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 46 km ESE of Dengi, Nigeria | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 3 | 42 km² |
| 2025 | 5 | 16 km² |