9
Extreme
Wildfire Risk in Lagos, Nigeria
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 3
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Lagos based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- 1 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk
Peak season: June-November
Last significant event: Wildfire - Epe and Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria (2026-07-22) — 6,380 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Wildfires
Lagos is not in the top 10 for wildfire risk among tracked cities.
How Lagos Compares
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Notable Wildfire Events Near Lagos
Wildfire - Epe and Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
July 21, 2026 — WARNING
6,380 people exposed; $28M capital exposed
Wildfire Preparedness Tips
- 1.Create defensible space around your home — clear brush within 30 feet
- 2.Use fire-resistant building materials for roofing and siding
- 3.Keep an evacuation go-bag packed and ready
- 4.Sign up for local emergency alerts and evacuation notifications
- 5.Know at least two evacuation routes from your area
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Score: 3/10
Hurricane Risk in Lagos
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Lagos
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Lagos
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Lagos
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Lagos
Score: 9/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Lagos
Score: 3/10
Drought Risk in Lagos
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Lagos
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Lagos
Score: 0/10
Wildfire Risk in Accra, Ghana
Score: 9/10
Wildfire Risk in Nairobi, Kenya
Score: 9/10
Wildfire Risk in Cairo, Egypt
Score: 9/10
How this data is built
Lagos, Nigeria wildfire risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live wildfire monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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