Overall Green Forest fire alert in United States from 22 Aug 2024 00:00 UTC to 23 Aug 2024 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (10577 ha) in United States 22 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 1021620
Countries:	United States
Start Date - Last detection*:	22 Aug 2024 - 23 Aug 2024
Duration (days):	1
People affected:	0 in the burned area
Burned area:	10577 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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