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The Democratic Republic of Congo: Forest fires in The Democratic Republic of Congo

minor

Severity as published by GDACS (European Commission / United Nations).

Source

GDACS (European Commission / United Nations) — official source

Time

19 August 2026, 00:00 UTC (Aug 19, 2026)

Area

The Democratic Republic of Congo, São Tomé and Príncipe
1.000, 1.000

What this is

This is an official warning issued by the authority named above. Follow its instructions and those of your local emergency services.

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.
Full wildfire safety guide

Who to contact

No verified contacts are listed for this location. Use your local emergency number.

This site is not an emergency service and does not issue warnings.

Location

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