Forest Fire (14164 ha) in United States 18 Jul 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 1029531
Countries: United States
Start Date - Last detection*: 18 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
Duration (days): 13
People affected: 74 in the burned area
Burned area: 14164 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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Detailed event map. European Union, 2026. Map produced by EC-JRC.
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Latest media headlines

Gironde wildfires: what the logistical challenges behind the mass evac.. 7/31/2026 10:43:00 AM.

KEY TAKEAWAYS The massive wildfires currently raging in Gironde are not only putting the fire and emergency services to the test. Firefighting also requires the development of efficient logistics to evacuate a vast area without bringing it
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Donald Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke — but global warming is .. 7/31/2026 10:43:00 AM.

United States President Donald Trump has accused Canada of “ wilful negligence ” over wildfires, blaming its forest management, threatening tariffs and floating demands for compensation. His argument is absurd. Smoke does not carry a passpo
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Wildfires: Prevention is the best defence, UN says 7/31/2026 7:17:00 AM.

that more than 434,000 hectares have already burned across Europe this year , according to latest available data. “Every summer reminds us that wildfire is no longer an exceptional event but an increasingly predictable consequence of a warm
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Wildfires: Prevention is the best defence, UN says 7/31/2026 4:13:00 AM.

The warning comes from the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) which that more than 434,000 hectares have already burned across Europe this year , according to latest available data. “Every summer reminds us that wildfire is no longer
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For this events, GDACS has links to information from the following sources: EC-JRC (28), WMO (1), INFORM (2), JRC (1), (1),