Overall 1.5 Forest fire in Spain from 10 Aug 2026 00:00 UTC to 17 Aug 2026 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (19294 ha) in Spain 10 Aug 2026

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Forest fire can have a no humanitarian impact based on the burned area and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID	WF 1030410
Countries:	Spain
Start Date - Last detection*:	10 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2026
Duration (days):	7
People affected:	231 in the burned area
Burned area:	19294 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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