Forest Fire (5979 ha) in Brazil 09 Aug 2024

Event summary

This forest fire is expected to have a low humanitarian impact based on the burned area and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID WF 1021285
Countries: Brazil
Start Date - Last detection*: 09 Aug 2024 - 19 Aug 2024
Duration (days): 10
People affected: 2 in the burned area
Burned area: 5979 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

*(Last detection of the thermal anomaly of the fire)

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Impact Timeline

IDAlert colorGDACS ScorePopulation AffectedBurned Area (ha)Last UpdateSource
1 0.5 2 5162 14 Aug 2024 18:00 GWIS
2 0.5 2 5979 19 Aug 2024 10:00 GWIS

Fires Joined

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Exposed population

The forest fire happened in Brazil , State of Para (population 5,343,148) . The nearest places are and Novo Progresso.



Radius Population
10 km <1000 people
5 km <1000 people
2 km <1000 people
1 km <1000 people
Burned Area <1000 people


Affected Provinces

Region Province Country Population
Para Brazil 5.3 million people

Affected populated places

Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Novo Progresso ParĂ¡ Brazil City 15000 people 98 km

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Critical infrastructure

Airports, ports, nuclear plants and hydrodams at risk, if affected, are listed below.

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More information

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