Forest Fire (6490 ha) in Guyana 05 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 1019531
Countries: Guyana
Start Date - Last detection*: 05 Apr 2024 - 15 Apr 2024
Duration (days): 10
People affected: 0 in the burned area
Burned area: 6490 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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