Overall Green Forest fire alert in South Africa from 26 Jul 2024 00:00 UTC to 30 Jul 2024 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (8277 ha) in South Africa 26 Jul 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 1020490
Countries:	South Africa
Start Date - Last detection*:	26 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2024
Duration (days):	4
People affected:	57 in the burned area
Burned area:	8277 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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