Sokoto
Wildfires in Sokoto
Active wildfires in Sokoto (Nigeria), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event24 km²5 h ago63 km WNW of Sokoto, Nigeria
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
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Very heavy rain (25–50 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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Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Earthquakes
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Sokoto
- 5 h agoWildfire near Sokoto, Nigeria – active24 km² · 63 km WNW of Sokoto, Nigeria
- 5 h agoWildfire near Sokoto, Nigeria – active20 km² · 101 km WNW of Sokoto, Nigeria
- 5 h agoWildfire near Sokoto, Nigeria – active4.1 km² · 60 km W of Sokoto, Nigeria
- 6 h agoWildfire near Dange, Nigeria – active16 km² · 44 km SSE of Dange, Nigeria
- 6 h agoWildfire near Sokoto, Nigeria – active8.5 km² · 8 km W of Sokoto, Nigeria
- 6 h agoWildfire near Sokoto, Nigeria – active25 km² · 82 km ENE of Sokoto, Nigeria
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Sokoto
Satellites have detected 22 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 94 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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22 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 94 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 km² | 63 km WNW of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 20 km² | 101 km WNW of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 4.1 km² | 60 km W of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 16 km² | 44 km SSE of Dange, Nigeria | Active | |
| 8.5 km² | 8 km W of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 25 km² | 82 km ENE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 49 km² | 98 km SSE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 42 km NE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 8.9 km² | 76 km S of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 52 km² | 73 km ENE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active |
Show all (39)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 km² | 60 km E of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 31 km² | 96 km E of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 17 km WSW of Illela, Nigeria | Active | |
| 3.1 km² | 79 km E of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 31 km² | 55 km SE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 10 km² | 65 km ENE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 17 km² | 69 km SE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 16 km² | 90 km ENE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 18 km² | 44 km SE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 6.6 km² | 12 km SSE of Goronyo, Nigeria | Active | |
| 5.2 km² | 13 km SE of Goronyo, Nigeria | Active | |
| 3.7 km² | 93 km SE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 98 km ENE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 7.6 km² | 20 km SE of Gandi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 5.2 km² | 90 km ENE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 3.9 km² | 43 km ENE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 99 km ENE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 5.0 km² | 31 km E of Sokoto, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 9.7 km² | 79 km SSE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 5.4 km² | 28 km SE of Gandi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 3.3 km² | 83 km S of Sokoto, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 7.5 km² | 94 km E of Sokoto, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 42 km SSE of Dange, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 81 km E of Sokoto, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 75 km E of Sokoto, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 18 km NE of Gandi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 67 km WNW of Sokoto, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 56 km WNW of Sokoto, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 49 km WNW of Binji, Nigeria | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 km² | 60 km E of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 52 km² | 73 km ENE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 49 km² | 98 km SSE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 31 km² | 55 km SE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 31 km² | 96 km E of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 25 km² | 82 km ENE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 24 km² | 63 km WNW of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 20 km² | 101 km WNW of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 18 km² | 44 km SE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 17 km² | 69 km SE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 17 km² | 67 km WNW of Sokoto, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 90 km ENE of Sokoto, Nigeria | Active | |
| 16 km² | 44 km SSE of Dange, Nigeria | Active | |
| 14 km² | 18 km NE of Gandi, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 42 km SSE of Dange, Nigeria | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 18 | 94 km² |
| 2025 | 4 | 31 km² |