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Green forest fire notification in Nigeria

On 07/10/2026, a forest fire started in Nigeria, until 18/10/2026.

In plain language

A forest fire was confirmed in Nigeria, beginning on October 7, 2026. This is a moderate event that lasted for several days as it moved through the forest.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns in wild areas like forests or grasslands. It starts when a heat source, such as lightning or a spark, meets dry fuel like leaves and wood. Combined with oxygen and wind, these fires can spread quickly across the landscape until they run out of fuel.

Keep windows and doors closed to stay away from smoke and always follow the directions given by local emergency officials.

Location
Nigeria
Started
Wed, 07 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-18 20:05
Severity
โ—โ—โ—‹โ—‹โ—‹ (2/5)
Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
225

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

Timeline

10-18 19:19
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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