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Green forest fire notification in Mozambique

On 18/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mozambique, until 23/10/2026.

In plain language

A forest fire has been confirmed in Mozambique during the third week of October 2026. This is rated as a moderate event, meaning experts are tracking the situation to keep nearby communities safe.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns in natural areas like forests or grasslands. These fires form when a heat source, such as lightning or a campfire, meets dry plants and oxygen. If the weather is dry and windy, the fire can spread by burning through wood, leaves, and brush.

If you are near a fire, stay indoors with windows closed and follow all instructions from local emergency services and fire departments.

Location
Mozambique
Started
Sun, 18 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-23 21:03
Severity
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Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
3

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

Timeline

10-23 19:40
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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