Forest Fire (8118 ha) in Brazil 22 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 1022410
Countries: Brazil
Start Date - Last detection*: 22 Sep 2024 - 27 Sep 2024
Duration (days): 5
People affected: 37 in the burned area
Burned area: 8118 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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