Overall Green Forest fire in India from 10 Apr 2026 00:00 UTC to 15 Apr 2026 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (15211 ha) in India 10 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 1028394
Countries:	India
Start Date - Last detection*:	10 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2026
Duration (days):	5
People affected:	82980 in the burned area
Burned area:	15211 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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