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Green forest fire notification in Tanzania

On 18/09/2026, a forest fire started in Tanzania, until 21/09/2026.

In plain language

A forest fire has been confirmed in Tanzania between September 18 and 21, 2026. This is currently a low-severity event, which means experts are watching it closely but it is not a major disaster.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns through wild plants like trees and grass. It happens when heat from lightning or human activity meets dry fuel and oxygen. If the weather is hot, dry, and windy, these fires can move quickly across large areas of land.

Stay indoors to avoid breathing smoke and always follow the directions given by local authorities or park rangers if you are nearby.

Location
Tanzania
Started
Fri, 18 Sep 2026
Last updated
2026-09-22 02:27
Severity
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Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
3

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

Timeline

09-21 23:16
Detected via GDACS feed โ€” Green forest fire notification in Tanzaniaโ€” 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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