Forest Fire (6294 ha) in Brazil 22 Feb 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 1019316
Countries: Brazil
Start Date - Last detection*: 22 Feb 2024 - 07 Mar 2024
Duration (days): 14
People affected: 11 in the burned area
Burned area: 6294 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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