Wildfire
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Issued by GDACS (EU / UN)
📍 Zambia (approximate) 🕑 21 h ago
On 05/10/2026, a forest fire started in Zambia, until 10/10/2026.
📡 CAP alert details
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Official alert linked
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📡 CAP alert details
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SeverityMinor
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UrgencyNot supplied
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CertaintyNot supplied
EventWildfire
Response typeNot supplied
CategoryGeo
Affected areaZambia
Issuing authorityGDACS - Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
SentNot supplied
EffectiveNot supplied
OnsetMon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT
ExpiresNot supplied
📋 Official instructions
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Alert identifierWF1032716
Message typeAlert
SenderNot supplied
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Keep away from the area and let emergency crews work.
- If you are nearby, move upwind to avoid smoke.
- Call 112 if people are trapped or the fire is spreading; 112 for an ambulance.
📰 Story summary
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- On 05/10/2026, a forest fire started in Zambia, until 10/10/2026.
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