Forest Fire (10875 ha) in Brazil 08 Apr 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 1019525
Countries: Brazil
Start Date - Last detection*: 08 Apr 2024 - 15 Apr 2024
Duration (days): 7
People affected: 10 in the burned area
Burned area: 10875 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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