Forest Fire (10872 ha) in Australia 23 Aug 2024

Event summary

Forest fire can have a low humanitarian impact based on the burned area and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID WF 1021725
Countries: Australia
Start Date - Last detection*: 23 Aug 2024 - 27 Aug 2024
Duration (days): 4
People affected: 0 in the burned area
Burned area: 10872 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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