Forest Fire (6309 ha) in South Africa 29 Aug 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 1021859
Countries: South Africa
Start Date - Last detection*: 29 Aug 2024 - 03 Sep 2024
Duration (days): 5
People affected: 8 in the burned area
Burned area: 6309 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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