Forest Fire (9040 ha) in Spain 29 Mar 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 1013157
Countries: Spain
Start Date - Last detection*: 29 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023
Duration (days): 2
People affected: 2402 in the burned area
Burned area: 9040 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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Forest fires in northern Spain 'under control'2023-04-08T06:16+0200.

A mountain blackened by fires near the village of Leiriella, Asturias, April 1. The numerous forest fires of criminal origin that have ravaged Asturias and Cantabria in northern Spain in recent days were brought under control on Saturday th
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Spain, France, Turkey and Greece travel advice for Brits over the East ... 2023-04-04T11:44+0200.

In fact the likes of Spain, Greece, Turkey and France are all firm favourites, thanks to the stunning weather from June through to August, and the fact there's plenty to do for tourists from museums to great food! However, while the popu
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Wildfires force evacuations across Valencia region2023-04-04T01:52+0200.

Sunday saw a number of forest fires across the Valencia region, with some serious enough to warrant the evacuation of local residents and even, in some cases, the rescue of hikers from nearby hills. Up to six fires were reported across the
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The role of rural communities, key to wildfire prevention2023-04-03T16:43+0200.

So demonstrate the results of two scientific articles focused on nature-based solutions for fire prevention, published within the framework of the FriESmart project There is a consensus on the causes and possible nature-based solutions for
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