Overall Green Forest fire alert in Nepal from 04 Mar 2023 00:00 UTC to 15 Mar 2023 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (12358 ha) in Nepal 04 Mar 2023

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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 1012730
Countries:	Nepal
Start Date - Last detection*:	04 Mar 2023 - 15 Mar 2023
Duration (days):	11
People affected:	1017 in the burned area
Burned area:	12358 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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