Overall Green Forest fire alert in South Africa from 06 May 2024 00:00 UTC to 21 May 2024 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (7079 ha) in South Africa 06 May 2024

Event summary

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

GDACS ID	WF 1019727
Countries:	South Africa
Start Date - Last detection*:	06 May 2024 - 21 May 2024
Duration (days):	15
People affected:	3 in the burned area
Burned area:	7079 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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