Ziguinchor
Wildfires in Ziguinchor
Active wildfires in Ziguinchor (Senegal), the largest fires on record and nearby places.
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Latest event17 km²267 days ago54 km NNE of Ziguinchor, 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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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 Ziguinchor
- 267 days agoWildfire near Ziguinchor, Senegal17 km² · 54 km NNE of Ziguinchor, Senegal
- 267 days agoWildfire near Ziguinchor, Senegal24 km² · 68 km NE of Ziguinchor, Senegal
- 272 days agoWildfire near Ziguinchor, Senegal14 km² · 64 km NNE of Ziguinchor, Senegal
- 274 days agoWildfire near Ziguinchor, Senegal11 km² · 49 km NNE of Ziguinchor, Senegal
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Ziguinchor
Satellites have detected 4 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 24 km².
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4 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 24 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 km² | 54 km NNE of Ziguinchor, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 68 km NE of Ziguinchor, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 64 km NNE of Ziguinchor, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 49 km NNE of Ziguinchor, Senegal | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 km² | 68 km NE of Ziguinchor, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 54 km NNE of Ziguinchor, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 64 km NNE of Ziguinchor, Senegal | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 49 km NNE of Ziguinchor, Senegal | Inactive |