Wildfire

5,266 ha · Zambia

First tracked 24 August 2026 · Last updated 8 September 2026

In Zambia

5,266 ha

Area burned

2,972 MW

Total fire radiative power

163 MW

Peak FRP

186

Thermal detections

Forest fires are burning in Zambia, with 5,266 hectares burned and a total fire radiative power of 2,241 MW.

Sources

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Coverage

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