Forest Fire (5455 ha) in Botswana 12 Mar 2024

Event summary

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

GDACS ID WF 1019520
Countries: Botswana
Start Date - Last detection*: 12 Mar 2024 - 23 Mar 2024
Duration (days): 11
People affected: 3 in the burned area
Burned area: 5455 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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