Green forest fire notification in Laos

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Laos Forest Fires

Summary

Forest fires occurred in Laos from April 7-15, 2026, lasting approximately 8 days, and have now ended. Classified as moderate-grade by GDACS, these fires are estimated to have affected forested areas in Laos's inland regions.

Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural production — If major agricultural areas in Laos were included in the fire-affected zones, potential short-term disruptions to production of rice, corn, coffee and other agricultural products
• Timber industry — Concerns over timber resource losses from forest fires and raw material procurement disruptions for timber processing companies
• Hydroelectric power — Potential indirect impact on hydroelectric facility operations due to water system contamination around fire areas
• Overland transport — Temporary traffic restrictions on Laos's inland road networks due to firefighting and recovery operations
• Neighboring country spillover effects — If fires occur in border areas adjacent to Thailand and Vietnam, ripple effects on regional agricultural supply chains

Watch points

• Damage assessment — Need to confirm accurate forest damage area and scale of agricultural/industrial facility damage following fire conclusion
• Rainy season preparedness — Monitor recovery work progress and potential secondary damage such as soil erosion before Laos's rainy season (May-October) begins