A severe wildfire erupted in Mozambique on August 30, 2026, burning through the green forest until September 7, 2026. The fire destroyed vast areas of vegetation and wildlife habitats.

Mozambique's forests have long been vulnerable to fires due to climate change-induced dry conditions and human activities like slash-and-burn agriculture.

The ecological degradation from this wildfire could lead to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity, impacting local communities' livelihoods dependent on forest resources.