Sierra Leone
Wildfires in Sierra Leone
Active wildfires in Sierra Leone on a live satellite map, the largest fires on record and major fires per year.
Live map – Sierra Leone
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Freetown. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Goderich
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Freetown
Forecast for the area around: Sierra Leone. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Sierra Leone
- 44 h agoWildfire near Mile 91, Sierra Leone – active7.5 km² · 11 km N of Mile 91, Sierra Leone
- 44 h agoWildfire near Bo, Sierra Leone – active4.9 km² · 29 km SSW of Bo, Sierra Leone
- 44 h agoWildfire near Rokupr, Sierra Leone – active67 km² · 16 km NNW of Rokupr, Sierra Leone
- 44 h agoWildfire near Freetown, Sierra Leone – active5.3 km² · 28 km NNE of Freetown, Sierra Leone
- 3 days agoWildfire near Kukuna, Sierra Leone12 km² · 11 km NNE of Kukuna, Sierra Leone
- 3 days agoWildfire near Magburaka, Sierra Leone6.3 km² · 18 km SW of Magburaka, Sierra Leone
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Sierra Leone
Satellites have detected 81 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 608 km².
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81 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 608 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 km² | 11 km N of Mile 91, Sierra Leone | Active | |
| 4.9 km² | 29 km SSW of Bo, Sierra Leone | Active | |
| 67 km² | 16 km NNW of Rokupr, Sierra Leone | Active | |
| 5.3 km² | 28 km NNE of Freetown, Sierra Leone | Active | |
| 12 km² | 11 km NNE of Kukuna, Sierra Leone | Inactive | |
| 6.3 km² | 18 km SW of Magburaka, Sierra Leone | Inactive | |
| 5.5 km² | 51 km ENE of Makeni, Sierra Leone | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 36 km ENE of Koidu, Sierra Leone | Inactive | |
| 6.1 km² | 12 km ENE of Mile 91, Sierra Leone | Inactive | |
| 8.5 km² | 11 km WSW of Kenema, Sierra Leone | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 608 km² | 29 km NE of Bo, Sierra Leone | Inactive | |
| 91 km² | 20 km S of Lunsar, Sierra Leone | Inactive | |
| 90 km² | 55 km NNE of Bo, Sierra Leone | Inactive | |
| 74 km² | 42 km NW of Koidu, Sierra Leone | Inactive | |
| 67 km² | 16 km NNW of Rokupr, Sierra Leone | Active | |
| 58 km² | 40 km WNW of Njala, Sierra Leone | Inactive | |
| 54 km² | 45 km WNW of Koidu, Sierra Leone | Inactive | |
| 49 km² | 17 km NNE of Moyamba, Sierra Leone | Inactive | |
| 45 km² | 10 km ESE of Binkolo, Sierra Leone | Inactive | |
| 41 km² | 60 km W of Koidu, Sierra Leone | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 47 km SW of Kenema, Sierra Leone | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 22 km WSW of Njala, Sierra Leone | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 28 km ESE of Koidu, Sierra Leone | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 58 km WNW of Koidu, Sierra Leone | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 15 km SSE of Loma, Sierra Leone | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 80 | 608 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 10 km² |