Forest Fire (21324 ha) in Brazil 17 Sep 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 1017541
Countries: Brazil
Start Date - Last detection*: 17 Sep 2023 - 02 Oct 2023
Duration (days): 15
People affected: 8 in the burned area
Burned area: 21324 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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