First published 9/18/2026, 5:40:15 PM · Last updated 9/27/2026, 6:49:30 PM

Forest fire (Green alert) in Botswana — 14–18 Sep 2026

A forest fire began in Botswana on 14 Sep 2026 and continued through 18 Sep 2026 at coordinates -18.573355593223294, 25.312386694456329. The event is listed as type WF with a Green alert level in a GDACS report published 2026-09-16T15:01:35Z.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, environment-and-climate

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Wildfires are adverse events that can affect ecosystems, local air quality, and nearby communities. The Green alert and the limited reported duration suggest the immediate threat is low, but continued monitoring is warranted in case of escalation or broader environmental impacts.

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Sources

Green forest fire notification in Botswana

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