Overall Green Forest fire alert in South Africa from 18 Aug 2024 00:00 UTC to 21 Aug 2024 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (12916 ha) in South Africa 18 Aug 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 1021528
Countries:	South Africa
Start Date - Last detection*:	18 Aug 2024 - 21 Aug 2024
Duration (days):	3
People affected:	2 in the burned area
Burned area:	12916 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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