Overall Green Forest fire alert in Australia from 16 Apr 2024 00:00 UTC to 28 Apr 2024 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (15262 ha) in Australia 16 Apr 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 1019608
Countries:	Australia
Start Date - Last detection*:	16 Apr 2024 - 28 Apr 2024
Duration (days):	12
People affected:	0 in the burned area
Burned area:	15262 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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