Overall Green Forest fire alert in France from 16 Aug 2021 00:00 UTC to 18 Aug 2021 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (11410 ha) in France 16 Aug 2021

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

GDACS ID	WF 1001978
Countries:	France
Start Date - Last detection*:	16 Aug 2021 - 18 Aug 2021
Duration (days):	2
People affected:	4709 in the burned area
Burned area:	11410 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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Forest fire in France - Copernicus EMS activation (EMSR541)Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:13

EMSR541: Copernicus Emergency Management Service has been activated

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