Forest Fire (192 ha) in The Democratic Republic of Congo 20 Jul 2022

Event summary

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

GDACS ID WF 1007302
Countries: The Democratic Republic of Congo
Start Date - Last detection*: 20 Jul 2022 - 21 Jul 2022
Duration (days): 1
People affected: 0 in the burned area
Burned area: 192 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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After days of battle, northern Tunisia forest fires almost under contr ... 2022-07-28T20:10+0200.

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After Days Of Battle, Northern Tunisia Forest Fires Almost Under Contr ... 2022-07-28T17:19+0200.

Forest fires raging for days in northern Tunisia are now "90% under control," an official said on Thursday. Blazes have been spreading in forests in Bargou, located around 110 kilometers (68 miles) south of the capital Tunis, for some five
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