First published 9/18/2026, 6:03:15 PM · Last updated 9/27/2026, 6:49:30 PM

Forest fire (wildfire) in Mozambique — Green alert

A forest fire (event type WF) was detected in Mozambique at coordinates -15.722241222168032, 38.958110339216645. The fire started on 2026-09-14 and continued until 2026-09-17. GDACS issued a Green-level notification.

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

Wildfires can harm ecosystems, threaten nearby communities, and degrade air quality. Even a Green alert indicates ongoing monitoring and potential local impacts; sustainability professionals and local authorities may need to track containment and environmental consequences.

Location

Sources

Green forest fire notification in Mozambique

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