Forest Fire (5499 ha) in Niger 25 Nov 2024

Event summary

Forest fire can have a low humanitarian impact based on the burned area and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID WF 1023007
Countries: Niger
Start Date - Last detection*: 25 Nov 2024 - 27 Nov 2024
Duration (days): 2
People affected: 1339 in the burned area
Burned area: 5499 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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