Overall Green Forest fire alert in Nigeria from 30 Dec 2023 00:00 UTC to 06 Jan 2024 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (15129 ha) in Nigeria 30 Dec 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 1018954
Countries:	Nigeria
Start Date - Last detection*:	30 Dec 2023 - 10 Jan 2024
Duration (days):	11
People affected:	9728 in the burned area
Burned area:	15129 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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