Overall Green Forest fire alert in Australia from 14 Dec 2024 00:00 UTC to 23 Dec 2024 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (9455 ha) in Australia 14 Dec 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 1023087
Countries:	Australia
Start Date - Last detection*:	14 Dec 2024 - 23 Dec 2024
Duration (days):	9
People affected:	1 in the burned area
Burned area:	9455 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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