Overall Green Forest fire alert in Brazil from 13 Sep 2024 00:00 UTC to 16 Sep 2024 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (7574 ha) in Brazil 13 Sep 2024

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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 1022190
Countries:	Brazil
Start Date - Last detection*:	13 Sep 2024 - 16 Sep 2024
Duration (days):	3
People affected:	82 in the burned area
Burned area:	7574 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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