🔥 WildfiresExtreme

Forest fire in Zambia ( 154757ha)

Forest fire in Zambia

Time
8/26/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC
Coordinates
-11.130, 31.082
Data source
gdacs
Alert level
Green
Burned area
154,757 ha
Country
Zambia

Event timeline

  1. 9/9/2026, 1:16:25 PM UTC
    ExtremeForest fire in Zambia ( 154757ha)
  2. 9/8/2026, 9:03:07 PM UTC
    ExtremeForest fire in Zambia ( 154160ha)
  3. 9/8/2026, 12:16:03 AM UTC
    ExtremeForest fire in Zambia ( 146053ha)
  4. 9/7/2026, 8:46:29 PM UTC
    ExtremeForest fire in Zambia ( 145931ha)
  5. 9/7/2026, 5:03:05 PM UTC
    ExtremeForest fire in Zambia ( 109952ha)
  6. 9/7/2026, 12:16:02 AM UTC
    ExtremeForest fire in Zambia ( 101266ha)
  7. 9/6/2026, 8:03:04 PM UTC
    ExtremeForest fire in Zambia ( 101163ha)
  8. 9/5/2026, 8:46:03 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Zambia ( 30876ha)
  9. 9/5/2026, 5:02:58 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Zambia ( 14762ha)
  10. 9/4/2026, 7:45:59 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Zambia ( 14552ha)
  11. 9/3/2026, 8:16:50 PM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Zambia ( 7339ha)
  12. 9/2/2026, 7:17:30 PM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Zambia ( 6027ha)

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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