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Green forest fire notification in Zambia

On 12/10/2026, a forest fire started in Zambia, until 16/10/2026.

In plain language

A forest fire has been confirmed in Zambia and is expected to continue for several days. This event is rated as moderate severity, and local teams are monitoring its progress.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns in natural areas like forests or grasslands. It often starts from lightning or human activity. When the weather is hot, dry, and windy, these fires can spread quickly by burning through dry plants, leaves, and trees.

Stay indoors if you see smoke and keep all windows closed to keep the air inside your home clean and safe.

Location
Zambia
Started
Mon, 12 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-17 21:11
Severity
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Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
653

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

Timeline

10-16 19:09
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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