Forest Fire (8296 ha) in Brazil 07 Oct 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 1022668
Countries: Brazil
Start Date - Last detection*: 07 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024
Duration (days): 4
People affected: 3 in the burned area
Burned area: 8296 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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