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Green forest fire notification in Sudan

On 16/10/2026, a forest fire started in Sudan, until 20/10/2026.

In plain language

A forest fire has been confirmed in Sudan, occurring between October 16 and October 20, 2026. This is rated as a moderate event, meaning experts are watching it closely but it is not at the highest alert level.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns in natural areas like forests or grasslands. They often start during dry weather when lightning strikes or when humans accidentally spark a flame. Once they begin, hot temperatures and strong winds can help the fire spread quickly across the landscape.

If you are near a fire, stay indoors with windows closed to keep the air clean and follow instructions from local safety officials.

Location
Sudan
Started
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-20 21:13
Severity
โ—โ—โ—‹โ—‹โ—‹ (2/5)
Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
35

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

Timeline

10-20 19:08
Detected via GDACS feed โ€” Green forest fire notification in Sudanโ€” 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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