Forest Fire (8042 ha) in Ethiopia 05 Jan 2023

Event summary

This forest fire can have a low humanitarian impact based on the and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID WF 1011635
Countries: Ethiopia
Start Date - Last detection*: 05 Jan 2023 - 23 Jan 2023
Duration (days): 18
People affected: 1471 in the burned area
Burned area: 8042 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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