Overall Green Forest fire alert in Burkina Faso from 30 Dec 2025 00:00 UTC to 31 Dec 2025 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (5433 ha) in Burkina Faso 30 Dec 2025

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 1026547
Countries:	Burkina Faso
Start Date - Last detection*:	30 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
Duration (days):	1
People affected:	5446 in the burned area
Burned area:	5433 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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