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Green forest fire notification in Zambia, Malawi

On 22/10/2026, a forest fire started in Zambia, Malawi, until 28/10/2026.

In plain language

A forest fire has been confirmed in parts of Zambia and Malawi during late October 2026. This is a moderate event that experts are monitoring closely to keep local 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 dry plants catch fire from lightning or human activity. Once a fire begins, it can spread quickly if there is plenty of dry wood, leaves, and wind to help it move.

Keep windows closed to stay safe from smoke and listen to local news for updates from fire officials.

Location
Zambia, Malawi
Started
hu, 22 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-29 03:04
Severity
โ—โ—โ—‹โ—‹โ—‹ (2/5)
Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
1129

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

Timeline

10-29 01:56
Detected via GDACS feed โ€” Green forest fire notification in Zambia, Malawiโ€” 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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