Forest Fire (7610 ha) in The Democratic Republic of Congo 02 Jun 2023

Event summary

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

GDACS ID WF 1014757
Countries: The Democratic Republic of Congo
Start Date - Last detection*: 02 Jun 2023 - 17 Jun 2023
Duration (days): 15
People affected: 0 in the burned area
Burned area: 7610 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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