Forest Fire (5306 ha) in Bolivia 12 Sep 2024

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 1022229
Countries: Bolivia
Start Date - Last detection*: 12 Sep 2024 - 17 Sep 2024
Duration (days): 5
People affected: 8 in the burned area
Burned area: 5306 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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