Forest Fire (950351 ha) in Bolivia, Brazil 01 Jul 2024

Event summary

Forest fire can have a medium humanitarian impact based on the burned area and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID WF 1020946
Glide number: WF-2024-000137-BOL
Countries: Bolivia, Brazil
Start Date - Last detection*: 01 Jul 2024 - 08 Aug 2024
Duration (days): 38
People affected: 1285 in the burned area
Burned area: 950351 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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