Forest Fire (11023 ha) in The Democratic Republic of Congo 17 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 1007822
Countries: The Democratic Republic of Congo
Start Date - Last detection*: 17 Jul 2022 - 05 Aug 2022
Duration (days): 19
People affected: 2516 in the burned area
Burned area: 11023 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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