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Green forest fire notification in Mozambique

On 12/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mozambique, until 19/10/2026.

In plain language

A forest fire was confirmed in Mozambique between October 12 and 19, 2026. This event is rated as a level 2 severity, meaning it is a smaller fire that experts are currently monitoring.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns through natural areas like forests or fields. These fires often start from lightning strikes or dry weather and spread by burning through grass, leaves, and trees. They play a natural role in some ecosystems but require careful monitoring to keep people and homes safe.

Stay inside to avoid breathing smoky air and always follow the instructions given by local emergency officials to stay safe.

Location
Mozambique
Started
Mon, 12 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-20 01:02
Severity
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Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
23

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

Timeline

10-19 23:30
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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