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Green forest fire notification in Zambia

On 14/09/2026, a forest fire started in Zambia, until 19/09/2026.

In plain language

A forest fire was confirmed in Zambia between September 14 and 19, 2026. It is rated as a severity level 2 event, which means it is being monitored by local authorities.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns through natural areas like forests or grasslands. It starts when heat, such as a lightning strike or a spark, meets dry plants or wood. If the weather is windy and dry, the flames can move quickly across the land.

Keep windows and doors closed to keep smoke out of your home and listen to local radio for official updates.

Location
Zambia
Started
Mon, 14 Sep 2026
Last updated
2026-09-21 05:59
Severity
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Confidence
60/100

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

Timeline

09-19 19:21
Detected via GDACS feed โ€” Green forest fire notification in Zambiaโ€” 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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