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Forest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 13730ha)

Forest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo

Time
8/2/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC
Coordinates
-6.631, 24.901
Data source
gdacs
Alert level
Green
Burned area
13,730 ha
Country
The Democratic Republic of Congo

Event timeline

  1. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:03:47 GMT
    SignificantForest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 13730ha)
  2. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:03:53 GMT
    SignificantForest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 12700ha)
  3. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:46:03 GMT
    SignificantForest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 12473ha)
  4. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:03:51 GMT
    SignificantForest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 12377ha)
  5. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:46:20 GMT
    SignificantForest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 10516ha)
  6. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:46:46 GMT
    MinorForest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 7571ha)
  7. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:33:03 GMT
    MinorForest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 7175ha)
  8. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:48:04 GMT
    MinorForest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 7168ha)
  9. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:33:04 GMT
    MinorForest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 6943ha)
  10. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:32:44 GMT
    MinorForest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 6880ha)
  11. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:31:38 GMT
    MinorForest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 6118ha)
  12. Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:16:41 GMT
    MinorForest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 5760ha)
  13. Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:18:00 GMT
    MinorForest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 5092ha)
  14. Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:10:59 GMT
    MinorForest fire in The Democratic Republic of Congo ( 5025ha)

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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