Wildfire · Botswana, Zimbabwe · Active
Wildfire in Botswana, Zimbabwe, 11 October 2026
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Summary
GDACS issued a green alert for wildfire in Botswana, Zimbabwe, 11 October 2026, starting 11 October 2026.
GDACS severity: Green impact for forestfire in 28119 ha.
Key figures
- GDACS alert
- Green (GDACS)
- Severity
- Green impact for forestfire in 28119 ha (GDACS)
- Burned area
- 28,119 ha (GDACS)
- Countries
- Botswana, Zimbabwe (GDACS)
- Started
- 11 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC (GDACS)
- Latest data
- 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC (GDACS)
- GDACS episode
- 17 (GDACS)
Timeline
Source times where the record has one; otherwise the time GodsView saw the change.
- — GDACS opens the event (green alert): Green impact for forestfire in 28119 ha.
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Questions
When did this wildfire happen?
The first source record is dated 11 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC.
What is the GDACS alert level?
Green. GDACS levels (green, orange, red) estimate the likely humanitarian impact.
Where can I find official information?
From the original records: GDACS. Links are listed under Sources on this page.
Sources
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