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Forest fire in Angola ( 10158ha)

Forest fire in Angola

Time
7/31/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC
Coordinates
-17.563, 20.626
Data source
gdacs
Alert level
Green
Burned area
10,158 ha
Country
Angola

Event timeline

  1. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:47:43 GMT
    SignificantForest fire in Angola ( 10158ha)
  2. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:47:10 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Angola ( 9960ha)
  3. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:31:38 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Angola ( 9878ha)
  4. Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:32:53 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Angola ( 9657ha)
  5. Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:30:49 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Angola ( 9232ha)
  6. Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:10:59 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Angola ( 9160ha)
  7. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:20:46 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Angola ( 8868ha)
  8. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:20:45 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Angola ( 7711ha)
  9. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:20:33 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Angola ( 7371ha)
  10. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:11:11 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Angola ( 7063ha)
  11. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:11:40 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Angola ( 6089ha)
  12. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:11:00 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Angola ( 5328ha)
  13. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:11:02 GMT
    MinorForest fire in Angola ( 5259ha)

Snapshots are recorded when the event first appears or its severity changes.

🧰 What to do

Before

  • Create defensible space: clear leaves and brush 30 ft from your home
  • Pack a go-bag: documents, medications, N95 masks, chargers
  • Know two evacuation routes out of your neighborhood

During

  • Evacuate immediately when ordered — don't wait
  • If trapped: call 911, stay inside away from outside walls
  • Wear an N95 mask; keep windows and vents closed

After

  • Return only when authorities say it's safe
  • Watch for hot spots, embers, and damaged power lines
  • Document damage with photos before cleaning up

Guidance condensed from Ready.gov

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