Minor Wildfire ● Closed
The Democratic Republic of Congo: Forest fires in The Democratic Republic of Congo
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Green Forest fires in The Democratic Republic of Congo from: 17 Aug 2026 to: 01 Sep 2026.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 1.0000, 1.0000 |
|---|---|
| Region | The Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Gdacs Alert Level | Green |
| Gdacs Score | 1 |
| Severity Text | Green impact for forestfire in 10013 ha |
Official source
Alert data from GDACS (European Commission Joint Research Centre & United Nations OCHA)
This is an official warning issued by the authority named above. Follow its instructions and those of your local emergency services.
Severity as published by GDACS (European Commission / United Nations).
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Source updated 48 days ago (Sep 1, 2026 00:00 UTC) · we last heard from GDACS (European Commission / United Nations) 4 days ago
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What has changed
- Status changed from Monitoring to Active — Sep 4, 20:27 UTC by GDACS (European Commission / United Nations)
Figures published in the first minutes of an event are preliminary. A change here is the agency refining its own estimate, not a correction to this page.
What to do
Follow the instructions issued by GDACS (European Commission / United Nations) and your local emergency services. The guidance below is background.
Defensible space, evacuation go-bags, smoke protection, and returning home safely after a wildfire.
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Disclaimer: figures are automatic feeds from the named agencies and may be revised. Do not use this page for life-safety decisions — follow official local emergency services.