Forest Fire (18178 ha) in China 30 Mar 2023

Event summary

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

GDACS ID WF 1013141
Countries: China
Start Date - Last detection*: 30 Mar 2023 - 02 Apr 2023
Duration (days): 3
People affected: 8999 in the burned area
Burned area: 18178 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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