Taraba State
Wildfires in Taraba State
Active wildfires in Taraba State (Nigeria), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event75 km²4 h ago85 km W of Jalingo, Nigeria
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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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 Taraba State
- 4 h agoWildfire near Jalingo, Nigeria – active75 km² · 85 km W of Jalingo, Nigeria
- 4 h agoWildfire near Jalingo, Nigeria – active75 km² · 87 km WNW of Jalingo, Nigeria
- 27 h agoWildfire near Jalingo, Nigeria – active4.3 km² · 87 km SSE of Jalingo, Nigeria
- 2 days agoWildfire near Jalingo, Nigeria21 km² · 61 km N of Jalingo, Nigeria
- 2 days agoWildfire near Jalingo, Nigeria7.1 km² · 78 km W of Jalingo, Nigeria
- 3 days agoWildfire near Wukari, Nigeria8.8 km² · 47 km WSW of Wukari, Nigeria
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Taraba State
Satellites have detected 75 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 75 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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75 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 75 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 km² | 85 km W of Jalingo, Nigeria | Active | |
| 75 km² | 87 km WNW of Jalingo, Nigeria | Active | |
| 4.3 km² | 87 km SSE of Jalingo, Nigeria | Active | |
| 21 km² | 61 km N of Jalingo, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 7.1 km² | 78 km W of Jalingo, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 8.8 km² | 47 km WSW of Wukari, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 90 km WNW of Jalingo, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 8.6 km² | 12 km NE of Lau, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 12 km E of Baissa, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 35 km S of Beli, Nigeria | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 km² | 87 km WNW of Jalingo, Nigeria | Active | |
| 75 km² | 85 km W of Jalingo, Nigeria | Active | |
| 73 km² | 32 km NNW of Baissa, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 64 km² | 27 km NW of Baissa, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 60 km² | 39 km SW of Beli, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 57 km² | 21 km SSW of Baissa, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 42 km² | 39 km NE of Beli, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 42 km² | 65 km W of Beli, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 40 km² | 25 km NNE of Baissa, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 36 km² | 43 km NE of Beli, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 36 km² | 40 km E of Beli, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 34 km² | 34 km ENE of Beli, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 18 km SW of Baissa, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 60 km E of Beli, Nigeria | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 74 km ESE of Wukari, Nigeria | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 70 | 75 km² |
| 2025 | 5 | 17 km² |