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Forest fire in Zambia ( 119856ha)

Forest fire in Zambia

Time
8/26/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC
Coordinates
-11.725, 31.009
Data source
gdacs
Alert level
Green
Burned area
119,856 ha
Country
Zambia

Event timeline

  1. 9/8/2026, 9:03:07 PM UTC
    ExtremeForest fire in Zambia ( 119856ha)
  2. 9/8/2026, 12:16:03 AM UTC
    ExtremeForest fire in Zambia ( 103303ha)
  3. 9/7/2026, 8:46:29 PM UTC
    ExtremeForest fire in Zambia ( 103075ha)
  4. 9/7/2026, 5:03:05 PM UTC
    ExtremeForest fire in Zambia ( 80505ha)
  5. 9/6/2026, 8:03:04 PM UTC
    ExtremeForest fire in Zambia ( 78392ha)
  6. 9/5/2026, 11:46:07 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Zambia ( 45500ha)
  7. 9/5/2026, 8:31:49 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Zambia ( 45442ha)
  8. 9/5/2026, 5:31:24 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Zambia ( 35447ha)
  9. 9/5/2026, 7:46:13 AM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Zambia ( 32324ha)
  10. 9/5/2026, 3:46:09 AM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Zambia ( 28759ha)
  11. 9/4/2026, 11:46:45 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Zambia ( 28463ha)
  12. 9/4/2026, 7:45:59 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Zambia ( 28415ha)
  13. 9/3/2026, 11:32:08 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Zambia ( 17148ha)
  14. 9/3/2026, 8:32:23 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Zambia ( 6419ha)

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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