Forest Fire (6964 ha) in Angola 30 Sep 2021

Event summary

This forest fire can have a low humanitarian impact based on the and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID WF 1002681
Countries: Angola
Start Date - Last detection*: 30 Sep 2021 - 17 Oct 2021
Duration (days): 17
People affected: 0 in the burned area
Burned area: 6964 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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