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Green forest fire notification in Mozambique

On 07/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mozambique, until 17/10/2026.

In plain language

A forest fire has been confirmed in Mozambique, though officials currently classify it as a lower-level event. The fire began in early October and is being monitored to help keep the surrounding areas safe.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns in natural areas like forests or grasslands. It usually starts when heat, like lightning or a spark, meets fuel such as dry leaves and wood. Once ignited, wind and dry weather can cause the fire to spread quickly across the landscape.

If you are near a fire, stay indoors with windows closed to keep out smoke and follow instructions from local emergency services.

Location
Mozambique
Started
Wed, 07 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-17 20:05
Severity
โ—โ—โ—‹โ—‹โ—‹ (2/5)
Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
29

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

Timeline

10-17 19:17
Detected via GDACS feed โ€” Green forest fire notification in Mozambiqueโ€” 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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