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Green forest fire notification in Nigeria

On 04/10/2026, a forest fire started in Nigeria, until 14/10/2026.

In plain language

A forest fire was confirmed in Nigeria between October 4th and 14th, 2026. It is rated as a severity level 2, which means it is a moderate event being tracked by experts.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns through natural areas like forests or grasslands. It starts when heat, like lightning or a spark, meets dry plants and oxygen. These fires can move quickly, especially if the weather is windy or the ground is very dry.

Stay indoors to keep your lungs safe from smoke and listen to local news for official evacuation maps or safety updates.

Location
Nigeria
Started
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-15 00:03
Severity
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Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
2466

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

Timeline

10-14 23:17
Detected via GDACS feed โ€” Green forest fire notification in Nigeriaโ€” 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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