Overall Green Forest fire alert in Sudan from 17 Mar 2025 00:00 UTC to 27 Mar 2025 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (11018 ha) in Sudan 17 Mar 2025

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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 1023631
Countries:	Sudan
Start Date - Last detection*:	17 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2025
Duration (days):	10
People affected:	0 in the burned area
Burned area:	11018 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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