Overall Green Forest fire alert in Nigeria from 03 Jan 2024 00:00 UTC to 17 Jan 2024 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (10752 ha) in Nigeria 03 Jan 2024

Event summary

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

GDACS ID	WF 1019021
Countries:	Nigeria
Start Date - Last detection*:	03 Jan 2024 - 17 Jan 2024
Duration (days):	14
People affected:	3329 in the burned area
Burned area:	10752 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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