Overall Green Forest fire alert in Greece from 04 Aug 2021 00:00 UTC to 06 Aug 2021 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (7829 ha) in Greece 04 Aug 2021

Event summary

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

GDACS ID	WF 1001538
Countries:	Greece
Start Date - Last detection*:	04 Aug 2021 - 06 Aug 2021
Duration (days):	2
People affected:	2578 in the burned area
Burned area:	7829 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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Forest fire in Greece - Copernicus EMS activation (EMSR528)Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:28

EMSR528: Copernicus Emergency Management Service has been activated

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