Overall Green Forest fire in Canada from 08 Aug 2026 00:00 UTC to 13 Aug 2026 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (24056 ha) in Canada 08 Aug 2026

Event summary

Forest fire can have a low humanitarian impact based on the burned area and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID	WF 1030240
Glide number:	WF-2026-000147-CAN
Countries:	Canada
Start Date - Last detection*:	08 Aug 2026 - 13 Aug 2026
Duration (days):	5
People affected:	4911 in the burned area
Burned area:	24056 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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