Overall Green Forest fire in China from 21 Mar 2026 00:00 UTC to 25 Mar 2026 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (5790 ha) in China 21 Mar 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 1027877
Countries:	China
Start Date - Last detection*:	21 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026
Duration (days):	4
People affected:	3312 in the burned area
Burned area:	5790 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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