Overall Green Forest fire alert in Cambodia from 20 Apr 2024 00:00 UTC to 04 May 2024 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (12383 ha) in Cambodia 20 Apr 2024

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This forest fire can have a low humanitarian impact based on the and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID	WF 1019631
Countries:	Cambodia
Start Date - Last detection*:	20 Apr 2024 - 04 May 2024
Duration (days):	14
People affected:	13 in the burned area
Burned area:	12383 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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