Overall Green Forest fire alert in Australia from 16 May 2025 00:00 UTC to 21 May 2025 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (5271 ha) in Australia 16 May 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 1023879
Countries:	Australia
Start Date - Last detection*:	16 May 2025 - 21 May 2025
Duration (days):	5
People affected:	0 in the burned area
Burned area:	5271 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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