Forest Fire (13677 ha) in Sudan 18 May 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 1014460
Countries: Sudan
Start Date - Last detection*: 18 May 2023 - 30 May 2023
Duration (days): 12
People affected: 5914 in the burned area
Burned area: 13677 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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