Forest fire notification in Ethiopia
On 02/03/2026, a forest fire started in Ethiopia, until 06/03/2026.
AegisWatch Crisis Intelligence Summary
A significant wildfire has been reported in a green forest region of Ethiopia, posing risks to local ecosystems and communities.
Trajectory: The fire is currently moving in a southeast direction due to prevailing winds and dry conditions, which could lead it towards populated areas if containment efforts are not swiftly implemented.
Infrastructure Impact: The wildfire threatens nearby infrastructure, including homes, roads, and emergency services, with a potential for widespread damage if not controlled rapidly.
Event Intelligence Data
- Event
- Forest fire notification in Ethiopia
- Hazard Type
- Wildfire
- Location
- Metekel, ቤንሻንጉል ጉሙዝ ክልል Bani Shangul - Gumuz بنى شنقول - قماز, ኢትዮጵያ
- Coordinates
- 10.848814, 36.222059
- Risk Score
- 75/100
- Severity
- 1/5
- Status
- active
- Trajectory Prediction
- The fire is currently moving in a southeast direction due to prevailing winds and dry conditions, which could lead it towards populated areas if containment efforts are not swiftly implemented.
- Infrastructure Impact
- The wildfire threatens nearby infrastructure, including homes, roads, and emergency services, with a potential for widespread damage if not controlled rapidly.
- Source
- GDACS
- Detected
- 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Last Updated
- 2026-03-05T12:00:16.000Z
- Intelligence Provider
- AegisWatch Crisis Intelligence Platform
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