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Green forest fire notification in Mozambique

On 16/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mozambique, until 23/10/2026.

In plain language

A forest fire has been confirmed in Mozambique starting on October 16, 2026. This is a level two event, meaning it is being monitored but is currently at a lower severity level.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns in wild areas like forests or grasslands. It often starts from lightning or human activity and can spread quickly by feeding on dry plants and wood. These fires move faster when the weather is hot, dry, and windy.

If you are nearby, stay indoors to avoid breathing smoke and follow all instructions from local emergency services immediately.

Location
Mozambique
Started
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-23 21:03
Severity
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Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
3139

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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