Matam
Wildfires in Matam
Active wildfires in Matam (Senegal), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event16 km²33 h ago56 km SW of Dembankane, Senegal
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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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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 Matam
- 33 h agoWildfire near Dembankane, Senegal – active16 km² · 56 km SW of Dembankane, Senegal
- 234 days agoWildfire near Seme, Senegal11 km² · 47 km SSW of Seme, Senegal
- 237 days agoWildfire near Seme, Senegal16 km² · 46 km SSW of Seme, Senegal
- 242 days agoWildfire near Odobere, Senegal17 km² · 10 km ENE of Odobere, Senegal
- 262 days agoWildfire near Ouro Sogui, Senegal18 km² · 30 km WSW of Ouro Sogui, Senegal
- 267 days agoWildfire near Ranerou, Senegal29 km² · 18 km NNW of Ranerou, Senegal
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Matam
Satellites have detected 10 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 37 km².
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10 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 37 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 km² | 56 km SW of Dembankane, Senegal | Active | |
| 11 km² | 47 km SSW of Seme, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 46 km SSW of Seme, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 10 km ENE of Odobere, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 30 km WSW of Ouro Sogui, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 18 km NNW of Ranerou, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 37 km² | 25 km SW of Dembankane, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 37 km² | 30 km E of Ranerou, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 12 km SW of Dembankane, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 43 km S of Seme, Senegal | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 km² | 25 km SW of Dembankane, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 37 km² | 30 km E of Ranerou, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 18 km NNW of Ranerou, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 30 km WSW of Ouro Sogui, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 10 km ENE of Odobere, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 46 km SSW of Seme, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 56 km SW of Dembankane, Senegal | Active | |
| 15 km² | 43 km S of Seme, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 12 km SW of Dembankane, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 47 km SSW of Seme, Senegal | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 9 | 37 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 15 km² |