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Green forest fire notification in Zambia, Mozambique

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

In plain language

A forest fire has been confirmed across parts of Zambia and Mozambique between October 16th and 20th, 2026. This is a moderate-level event that experts are monitoring closely to keep communities safe.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns through natural areas like forests or grasslands. They often start when the weather is very dry and hot, sometimes triggered by lightning or a small spark. Once it begins, wind can help the fire spread quickly by blowing embers to new spots.

Stay indoors to avoid breathing in smoke and always follow the evacuation instructions provided by your local fire and safety officials.

Location
Zambia, Mozambique
Started
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-20 08:06
Severity
โ—โ—โ—‹โ—‹โ—‹ (2/5)
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

10-20 07:10
Detected via GDACS feed โ€” Green forest fire notification in Zambia, Mozambiqueโ€” 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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