Forest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 14706ha)
Forest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo
- Time
- 7/26/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC
- Coordinates
- -7.635, 26.159
- Data source
- gdacs
- Alert level
- Green
- Burned area
- 14,706 ha
- Country
- The Democratic Republic of Congo
Event timeline
- Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:20:47 GMTSignificantForest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 14706ha)
- Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:20:50 GMTMinorForest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 6211ha)
- Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:20:48 GMTMinorForest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 5906ha)
- Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:31:40 GMTMinorForest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 5878ha)
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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