Forest Fire (10733 ha) in Brazil 13 Sep 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 1017311
Countries: Brazil
Start Date - Last detection*: 13 Sep 2023 - 23 Sep 2023
Duration (days): 10
People affected: 0 in the burned area
Burned area: 10733 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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