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Forest fire in Namibia ( 24768ha)

Forest fire in Namibia

Time
8/28/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC
Coordinates
-18.466, 19.610
Data source
gdacs
Alert level
Green
Burned area
24,768 ha
Country
Namibia

Event timeline

  1. 9/9/2026, 4:16:50 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Namibia ( 24768ha)
  2. 9/9/2026, 3:46:24 AM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Namibia ( 24728ha)
  3. 9/8/2026, 8:46:05 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Namibia ( 24718ha)
  4. 9/7/2026, 8:16:22 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Namibia ( 19840ha)
  5. 9/7/2026, 12:02:58 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Namibia ( 17981ha)
  6. 9/7/2026, 9:46:17 AM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Namibia ( 17958ha)
  7. 9/6/2026, 7:46:06 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Namibia ( 17704ha)
  8. 9/6/2026, 7:31:48 AM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Namibia ( 15943ha)
  9. 9/5/2026, 11:46:07 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Namibia ( 15583ha)
  10. 9/5/2026, 8:02:47 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Namibia ( 15552ha)
  11. 9/5/2026, 5:02:58 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Namibia ( 12659ha)
  12. 9/5/2026, 7:31:42 AM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Namibia ( 12569ha)
  13. 9/4/2026, 11:31:18 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Namibia ( 12048ha)
  14. 9/4/2026, 7:45:59 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Namibia ( 11849ha)
  15. 9/4/2026, 7:31:10 AM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Namibia ( 9660ha)
  16. 9/3/2026, 8:16:50 PM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Namibia ( 9519ha)
  17. 9/2/2026, 11:17:06 PM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Namibia ( 7313ha)
  18. 9/2/2026, 7:17:30 PM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Namibia ( 7247ha)
  19. 9/2/2026, 11:16:17 AM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Namibia ( 6710ha)
  20. 9/1/2026, 9:47:15 PM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Namibia ( 6686ha)
  21. 9/1/2026, 7:17:03 AM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Namibia ( 6152ha)
  22. 8/31/2026, 7:17:23 PM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Namibia ( 6132ha)
  23. 8/31/2026, 3:16:16 PM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Namibia ( 5166ha)
  24. 8/31/2026, 11:16:39 AM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Namibia ( 5102ha)

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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