Forest Fire (14879 ha) in Guinea 22 Apr 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 1013894
Countries: Guinea
Start Date - Last detection*: 22 Apr 2023 - 02 May 2023
Duration (days): 10
People affected: 5682 in the burned area
Burned area: 14879 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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