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Green forest fire notification in Botswana

On 20/10/2026, a forest fire started in Botswana, until 21/10/2026.

In plain language

A forest fire has been confirmed in Botswana, starting on October 20, 2026. Experts have labeled it a low-severity event, meaning it is being monitored closely to keep everyone safe.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns through natural areas like forests or grasslands. They often start during dry weather from a lightning strike or human activity. These fires can spread quickly if there is plenty of dry wood and grass to act as fuel, especially when pushed by the wind.

Stay indoors to avoid breathing in smoke and keep windows closed until local authorities say the air is clear and safe.

Location
Botswana
Started
ue, 20 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-22 01:09
Severity
โ—โ—โ—‹โ—‹โ—‹ (2/5)
Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
13

This is a machine-assembled event record, not an official warning. For emergencies follow your national meteorological service and local authorities.

Timeline

10-21 23:05
Detected via GDACS feed โ€” Green forest fire notification in Botswanaโ€” GDACS

Sources

GDACSTier 1 ยท Official

Disaster alerts sourced from GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System) โ€” European Union, CC BY 4.0.

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