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Green forest fire notification in Zambia, Zimbabwe

On 14/10/2026, a forest fire started in Zambia, Zimbabwe, until 21/10/2026.

In plain language

A forest fire has been confirmed across parts of Zambia and Zimbabwe, starting in mid-October 2026. Experts have rated this event at a moderate severity level as it moves through the wooded landscape.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns in natural areas like forests or grasslands. It usually starts from a heat source, like a lightning strike or a human spark, and spreads quickly using dry leaves and wood as fuel, especially when the weather is hot and windy.

If you are nearby, stay indoors to avoid breathing smoke and follow instructions from local authorities regarding evacuations or road closures.

Location
Zambia, Zimbabwe
Started
Wed, 14 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-22 01:09
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

10-21 23:16
Detected via GDACS feed โ€” Green forest fire notification in Zambia, Zimbabweโ€” 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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