Forest Fire (5114 ha) in Brazil 21 Nov 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 1018678
Countries: Brazil
Start Date - Last detection*: 21 Nov 2023 - 06 Dec 2023
Duration (days): 15
People affected: 0 in the burned area
Burned area: 5114 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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