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Several wildfires have been affecting the Timehri Community in north-eastern Guyana since 4 April, causing people displacement and damage.
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According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and media reports, as of 5 April, 28 people have been displaced in one shelter in Santa Aratack Village.
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As of 10 April, according to the JRC Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS), the total burnt area is more than 16,500 ha.
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Over the next 24 hours, according to the JRC GWIS, the fire danger forecast is from moderate to high over the affected area.
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Wildfires are currently affecting the whole region, including Venezuela, Central America, and Mexico with a record number of fires detected and a significant increase compared to the same period in 2023.
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