Rivers State
Wildfires in Rivers State
Active wildfires in Rivers State (Nigeria), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event13 km²4 h ago28 km ENE of Port Harcourt, 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 Rivers State
- 4 h agoWildfire near Port Harcourt, Nigeria – active13 km² · 28 km ENE of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- 4 h agoWildfire near Port Harcourt, Nigeria – active5.2 km² · 13 km SE of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- 4 h agoWildfire near Port Harcourt, Nigeria – active16 km² · 14 km SSE of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- 4 h agoWildfire near Port Harcourt, Nigeria – active4.8 km² · 18 km NNW of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- 4 h agoWildfire near Port Harcourt, Nigeria – active19 km² · 25 km S of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- 4 h agoWildfire near Port Harcourt, Nigeria – active5.6 km² · 62 km SE of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Rivers State
Satellites have detected 4 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 25 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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4 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 25 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 km² | 28 km ENE of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active | |
| 5.2 km² | 13 km SE of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active | |
| 16 km² | 14 km SSE of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active | |
| 4.8 km² | 18 km NNW of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active | |
| 19 km² | 25 km S of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active | |
| 5.6 km² | 62 km SE of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active | |
| 5.4 km² | 58 km SW of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 17 km N of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active | |
| 9.6 km² | 140 km SSE of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active | |
| 7.2 km² | 17 km NE of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active |
Show all (18)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 km² | 26 km NW of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active | |
| 9.6 km² | 26 km NNE of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active | |
| 9.0 km² | 35 km SW of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 25 km S of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active | |
| 6.6 km² | 41 km SW of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active | |
| 25 km² | 42 km SSE of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active | |
| 6.0 km² | 26 km N of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active | |
| 4.8 km² | 90 km SE of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 km² | 42 km SSE of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active | |
| 19 km² | 25 km S of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active | |
| 16 km² | 14 km SSE of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active | |
| 13 km² | 28 km ENE of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Active |