Kolda
Wildfires in Kolda
Active wildfires in Kolda (Senegal), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event9.8 km²21 h ago50 km NW of Velingara, Senegal
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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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Extreme lightning
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 Kolda
- 21 h agoWildfire near Velingara, Senegal – active9.8 km² · 50 km NW of Velingara, Senegal
- 22 h agoWildfire near Medina Gounas, Senegal – active13 km² · 66 km ENE of Medina Gounas, Senegal
- 22 h agoWildfire near Medina Gounas, Senegal – active13 km² · 31 km NNE of Medina Gounas, Senegal
- 46 h agoWildfire near Medina Gounas, Senegal – active5.6 km² · 60 km ENE of Medina Gounas, Senegal
- 46 h agoWildfire near Medina Gounas, Senegal – active6.8 km² · 33 km NE of Medina Gounas, Senegal
- 46 h agoWildfire near Medina Gounas, Senegal – active4.8 km² · 42 km NE of Medina Gounas, Senegal
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Kolda
Satellites have detected 48 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 64 km².
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48 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 64 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 km² | 50 km NW of Velingara, Senegal | Active | |
| 13 km² | 66 km ENE of Medina Gounas, Senegal | Active | |
| 13 km² | 31 km NNE of Medina Gounas, Senegal | Active | |
| 5.6 km² | 60 km ENE of Medina Gounas, Senegal | Active | |
| 6.8 km² | 33 km NE of Medina Gounas, Senegal | Active | |
| 4.8 km² | 42 km NE of Medina Gounas, Senegal | Active | |
| 6.2 km² | 43 km NW of Velingara, Senegal | Active | |
| 11 km² | 38 km NE of Medina Gounas, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 4.3 km² | 10 km NW of Medina Gounas, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 37 km NW of Kolda, Senegal | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 km² | 39 km ESE of Medina Gounas, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 48 km² | 58 km E of Medina Gounas, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 40 km² | 67 km WNW of Kolda, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 36 km² | 19 km SW of Medina Gounas, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 28 km N of Kolda, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 32 km² | 29 km E of Medina Gounas, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 35 km NE of Kolda, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 13 km WSW of Medina Gounas, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 40 km WNW of Kolda, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 43 km NE of Kolda, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 34 km NNE of Kolda, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 12 km NE of Dabo, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 30 km SE of Medina Gounas, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 30 km WNW of Kolda, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 13 km NW of Kolda, Senegal | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 47 | 64 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 11 km² |