Forest Fire (31255 ha) in Australia 09 Aug 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 1016243
Countries: Australia
Start Date - Last detection*: 09 Aug 2023 - 16 Aug 2023
Duration (days): 7
People affected: 83 in the burned area
Burned area: 31255 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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