Overall Green Forest fire in Brazil from 29 Apr 2026 00:00 UTC to 01 May 2026 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (6839 ha) in Brazil 29 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 1028570
Countries:	Brazil
Start Date - Last detection*:	29 Apr 2026 - 01 May 2026
Duration (days):	2
People affected:	26 in the burned area
Burned area:	6839 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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