Overall Green Forest fire alert in China from 31 Mar 2023 00:00 UTC to 04 Apr 2023 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (7911 ha) in China 31 Mar 2023

Event summary

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

GDACS ID	WF 1013144
Countries:	China
Start Date - Last detection*:	31 Mar 2023 - 04 Apr 2023
Duration (days):	4
People affected:	8297 in the burned area
Burned area:	7911 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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