First published 9/18/2026, 6:24:15 PM · Last updated 9/27/2026, 6:49:30 PM

Forest fire (wildfire) in Mozambique — GDACS notification

GDACS reports a forest fire (event type WF) in Mozambique that started on 2026-09-12 and continued until 2026-09-17 at coordinates -16.605502614734988, 35.590606569137648. The notification indicates an alert level of Green.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

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: 4/10The 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: 2/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Wildfires are adverse events that can affect local communities, ecosystems, air quality, and travel. Even a Green-level notification warrants awareness by local authorities, residents, and those with activities in the immediate area.

Location

Sources

Green forest fire notification in Mozambique

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