Overall Green Forest fire in Thailand from 08 Apr 2026 00:00 UTC to 18 Apr 2026 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (29348 ha) in Thailand 08 Apr 2026

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Forest fire can have a low humanitarian impact based on the burned area and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID	WF 1028287
Countries:	Thailand
Start Date - Last detection*:	08 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026
Duration (days):	11
People affected:	153 in the burned area
Burned area:	29348 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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Officials ordered to boost PM2.5 fight 4/20/2026 10:32:00 PM.

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Anutin to visit Chiang Mai to tackle forest-fire smog 4/19/2026 8:10:00 AM.

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Chiang Mai Toxic Haze Raises Lung Risks as PM2.5 Worsens 4/19/2026 2:29:00 AM.

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