Overall Green Forest fire in Australia from 17 Apr 2026 00:00 UTC to 21 Apr 2026 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (5564 ha) in Australia 17 Apr 2026

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 1028470
Countries:	Australia
Start Date - Last detection*:	17 Apr 2026 - 21 Apr 2026
Duration (days):	4
People affected:	0 in the burned area
Burned area:	5564 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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