Overall Green Forest fire alert in Sierra Leone from 23 Mar 2023 00:00 UTC to 26 Mar 2023 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (55276 ha) in Sierra Leone 23 Mar 2023

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This forest fire can have a low humanitarian impact based on the and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID	WF 1013028
Countries:	Sierra Leone
Start Date - Last detection*:	23 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2023
Duration (days):	3
People affected:	5017 in the burned area
Burned area:	55276 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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