Forest Fire (29877 ha) in China 30 Mar 2023

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 1013154
Countries: China
Start Date - Last detection*: 30 Mar 2023 - 08 Apr 2023
Duration (days): 9
People affected: 25542 in the burned area
Burned area: 29877 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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