Kigali
Wildfires in Kigali
Active wildfires in Kigali (Rwanda), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event17 km²80 days ago84 km ENE of Kigali, Rwanda
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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)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
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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Very high lightning
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 Kigali
- 80 days agoWildfire near Kigali, Rwanda17 km² · 84 km ENE of Kigali, Rwanda
- 112 days agoWildfire near Kigali, Rwanda20 km² · 83 km NE of Kigali, Rwanda
- 124 days agoWildfire near Kigali, Rwanda14 km² · 79 km ENE of Kigali, Rwanda
- 144 days agoWildfire near Kigali, Rwanda16 km² · 74 km ENE of Kigali, Rwanda
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Kigali
Satellites have detected 4 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 20 km².
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4 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 20 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 km² | 84 km ENE of Kigali, Rwanda | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 83 km NE of Kigali, Rwanda | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 79 km ENE of Kigali, Rwanda | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 74 km ENE of Kigali, Rwanda | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 km² | 83 km NE of Kigali, Rwanda | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 84 km ENE of Kigali, Rwanda | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 74 km ENE of Kigali, Rwanda | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 79 km ENE of Kigali, Rwanda | Inactive |