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Green forest fire notification in Senegal, Mali

On 22/10/2026, a forest fire started in Senegal, Mali, until 28/10/2026.

In plain language

A confirmed forest fire started on October 22, 2026, across parts of Senegal and Mali. This event lasted for about a week and was rated at a moderate severity level.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly through natural areas like forests or brush. These fires often start during hot, dry weather when plants become easy to burn. They can be sparked by natural causes like lightning or by human activities, moving fast as they consume dry fuel.

If you are near a fire, stay inside to keep away from smoke and always follow the directions of local emergency officials.

Location
Senegal, Mali
Started
hu, 22 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-29 03:04
Severity
โ—โ—โ—‹โ—‹โ—‹ (2/5)
Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
12

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

Timeline

10-29 01:56
Detected via GDACS feed โ€” Green forest fire notification in Senegal, Maliโ€” 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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