Overall Green Forest fire alert in Ukraine, Republic of Moldova from 12 Aug 2024 00:00 UTC to 18 Aug 2024 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (6607 ha) in Ukraine, Republic of Moldova 12 Aug 2024

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 1021286
Countries:	Ukraine, Republic of Moldova
Start Date - Last detection*:	12 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024
Duration (days):	6
People affected:	21 in the burned area
Burned area:	6607 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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