Forest Fire (16023 ha) in Mongolia, China 15 Apr 2026

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 1028379
Countries: Mongolia, China
Start Date - Last detection*: 15 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2026
Duration (days): 1
People affected: 0 in the burned area
Burned area: 16023 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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