Forest Fire (5416 ha) in Zambia 02 Sep 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 1021941
Countries: Zambia
Start Date - Last detection*: 02 Sep 2024 - 03 Sep 2024
Duration (days): 1
People affected: 31 in the burned area
Burned area: 5416 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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