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Green forest fire notification in Zimbabwe

On 23/09/2026, a forest fire started in Zimbabwe, until 28/09/2026.

In plain language

A forest fire was confirmed in Zimbabwe during late September 2026. This event is listed at a moderate severity level as it moves through the local vegetation.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns through wild areas like forests or grasslands. These fires often start from natural causes like lightning or human activities. They grow quickly by using dry plants, bushes, and trees as fuel, especially when the weather is hot, dry, and windy.

Stay indoors to avoid breathing in smoky air and always follow the evacuation instructions provided by local fire experts and authorities.

Location
Zimbabwe
Started
Wed, 23 Sep 2026
Last updated
2026-09-28 19:55
Severity
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Confidence
60/100
Population in zone
9

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

Timeline

09-28 19:08
Detected via GDACS feed โ€” Green forest fire notification in 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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