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Green forest fire notification in Zambia

On 18/10/2026, a forest fire started in Zambia, until 23/10/2026.

In plain language

A forest fire has been confirmed in Zambia, starting on October 18, 2026. This is a level 2 event, which means it is a moderate fire being watched by experts.

What is a wildfire? Wildfires are uncontrolled fires that burn through natural areas like forests or grasslands. They often start during dry weather when a spark from lightning or human activity hits dry plants. These fires can spread quickly as the wind carries heat and embers to new trees and bushes.

Stay indoors with windows closed to avoid breathing smoke, and always follow the evacuation paths provided by your local emergency services.

Location
Zambia
Started
Sun, 18 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-23 20:58
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

10-23 19:20
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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