Overall Green Forest fire alert in Canada, United States from 01 Aug 2024 00:00 UTC to 10 Aug 2024 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (6442 ha) in Canada, United States 01 Aug 2024

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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 1020739
Countries:	Canada, United States
Start Date - Last detection*:	01 Aug 2024 - 10 Aug 2024
Duration (days):	9
People affected:	0 in the burned area
Burned area:	6442 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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