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Green forest fire notification in China

On 14/10/2026, a forest fire started in China, until 16/10/2026.

In plain language

A forest fire was confirmed in China between October 14 and 16, 2026. Experts have labeled it a severity level 2 event, which helps local teams manage the response effectively.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns through natural areas like forests or grasslands. They usually start when dry plants, oxygen, and a heat source—like a lightning strike or a campfire—come together. These fires can move quickly, especially when there is a lot of dry wood and strong winds.

If you live nearby, stay indoors and keep your windows closed to protect your lungs from smoke and ash in the air.

Location
China
Started
Wed, 14 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-17 22:07
Severity
●●○○○ (2/5)
Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
2506

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

Timeline

10-16 19:09
Detected via GDACS feed — Green forest fire notification in China— GDACS

Sources

GDACSTier 1 · Official

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

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