First published 9/18/2026, 6:02:15 PM · Last updated 9/27/2026, 6:49:30 PM

Forest fire (wildfire) in Mozambique — Green alert (12–17 Sep 2026)

GDACS reports a wildfire that began on 12 Sep 2026 near coordinates -18.510112878250052, 35.113269970713738 in Mozambique and was reported through 17 Sep 2026. Event type: WF (wildfire). Alert level: Green.

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: 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: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Although the alert is Green (lower severity), the wildfire is an adverse event that can cause local environmental damage, affect air quality, and pose risks to nearby communities and assets. The event merits monitoring for potential escalation or impacts on public safety and land resources.

Location

Sources

Green forest fire notification in Mozambique

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