Climate
4.9
Ecuador Sierra forest fires burn 28,404 hectares, six active
Published 2 d ago1 sourceEvidence: Reported
SeverityModerateAssessedDeveloping storyEl UniversoLow-rated sourceEC
ClimateReportedMediumDeveloping
5.5
Ecuador 2026 forest fires: 4,588 blazes, 29,000+ ha burned, 3 dead
Ecuador's risk management agency reports 4,588 forest fires in 2026, burning over 29,000 hectares, with three fatalities and 21 injured. Imbabura, Loja, and Pichincha provinces are most affected. The scale suggests a severe fire season, likely linked to drought conditions, but the report does not specify current status or containment.
Score Breakdown
Mosaic Score5.5
Model confidence0.7
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.2
Intelligence Tags
Locations
ImbaburaLojaPichincha
Related signals
8 foundInfrastructure
6.3
Grass fire at Canadian military base causes casualties
Published 2 d ago5 sourcesEvidence: Unknown
SeverityModerateAssessedDeveloping storyAl JazeeraCA
Climate
5.6
Peru wildfires rage across Andes and Amazon; government response criticized
Published 9 h ago2 sourcesEvidence: Reported
SeverityModerateAssessedDeveloping storyLe MondePE
Infrastructure
5.4
UK firefighters warn of water shortages hampering wildfire response
Published 18 h ago2 sourcesEvidence: Reported
SeverityModerateAssessedDeveloping storyGuardian WorldLow-rated sourceGB
Climate
2.0
Forest fire in Zambia/Zimbabwe region burns for over a week
Published 1 d ago1 sourceEvidence: Reported
AssessedDeveloping storyGDACS Global Disaster AlertsLow-rated sourceZM · ZW
Climate
2.0
Bolivia: Santa Cruz reports no active fires, 42,337 hectares affected
Published 1 d ago1 sourceEvidence: Reported
El DeberLow-rated sourceBO
Climate
8.7
UN warns developing El Niño may become strongest on record, threatening global weather disruption
Published 5 h ago9 sourcesEvidence: Reported
SeverityHighAssessedDeveloping storyRTÉLow-rated source
Conflict
8.3
Houthi attack on Yemeni army camp in Shabwa kills at least 58, wounds 200+
Published 1 d ago7 sourcesEvidence: Reported
SeverityHighAssessedDeveloping storyBlicLow-rated sourceYE