Forest Fire (14047 ha) in Spain 15 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 1007369
Countries: Spain
Start Date - Last detection*: 15 Jul 2022 - 22 Jul 2022
Duration (days): 7
People affected: 1777 in the burned area
Burned area: 14047 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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Forest fires rage in Turkey - tourist hotels were evacuated2022-07-29T21:45+0200.

After extreme temperatures of around 40 degrees, Muğla province in Turkey has been hit by extensive fires. During Friday, forest fires spread in the popular resort of Marmaris in southwestern Turkey. Turkish authorities have now evacuated
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EU solidarity to combat wildfires across the continent2022-07-29T11:48+0200.

Europe is facing a very intense wildfire season this summer, with greater number of fires and larger areas burnt compared to previous years. Major fires have spread in Portugal and Spain, southern France, Slovenia, Italy, Greece, Czechia, a
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After days of battle, northern Tunisia forest fires almost under contr ... 2022-07-28T20:10+0200.

Forest fires raging for days in northern Tunisia are now "90 per cent under control," an official said on Thursday, Anadolu News Agency reports. Blazes have been spreading in forests in Bargou, located around 110 kilometres (68 miles) south
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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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