A severe wildfire erupted in Mozambique on August 25, 2026, and raged until September 7, burning vast tracts of forest and posing significant ecological risks.

The fire, fueled by dry conditions and exacerbated by climate change, has led to a substantial loss of biodiversity and habitat destruction.

Mozambique's forests are particularly vulnerable due to ongoing deforestation and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events linked to global warming.