Forest Fire (9447 ha) in Bolivia, Brazil 14 Aug 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 1021358
Countries: Bolivia, Brazil
Start Date - Last detection*: 14 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2024
Duration (days): 3
People affected: 20 in the burned area
Burned area: 9447 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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