Overall Green Forest fire alert in Brazil from 19 Jul 2025 00:00 UTC to 28 Jul 2025 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (5401 ha) in Brazil 19 Jul 2025

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

GDACS ID	WF 1024356
Countries:	Brazil
Start Date - Last detection*:	19 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 2025
Duration (days):	9
People affected:	66 in the burned area
Burned area:	5401 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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