Climate
Namibia: forest fire active since August 4, 2026, classified as green alert
A forest fire broke out in Namibia on August 4, 2026, with the latest thermal anomaly detection recorded on August 6, 2026. The incident has been classified as a green alert — the lowest humanitarian impact level — according to GDACS, indicating that affected populations face limited vulnerability. International monitoring agencies contribute to tracking the fire, including the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a UN specialized agency. The exact burned area and fire origin remain unspecified in available data.