A severe wildfire erupted in Mozambique on August 30, 2026, burning through the green forest until September 7. The fire has caused significant ecological damage and threatens local biodiversity.

Mozambique's forests are historically vulnerable to wildfires due to prolonged dry seasons and human activities like slash-and-burn agriculture.

The long-term vulnerability of these ecosystems is exacerbated by climate change, leading to more frequent and intense fires that could permanently alter the landscape.