Overall Green Forest fire alert in Brazil from 31 May 2024 00:00 UTC to 15 Jun 2024 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (10497 ha) in Brazil 31 May 2024

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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 1019822
Countries:	Brazil
Start Date - Last detection*:	31 May 2024 - 15 Jun 2024
Duration (days):	15
People affected:	0 in the burned area
Burned area:	10497 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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