Overall Green Forest fire in India from 20 Apr 2026 00:00 UTC to 05 May 2026 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (5007 ha) in India 20 Apr 2026

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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 1028596
Countries:	India
Start Date - Last detection*:	20 Apr 2026 - 05 May 2026
Duration (days):	15
People affected:	6564 in the burned area
Burned area:	5007 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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