Overall Green Forest fire alert in Australia from 27 Aug 2025 00:00 UTC to 02 Sep 2025 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (5398 ha) in Australia 27 Aug 2025

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 1024867
Countries:	Australia
Start Date - Last detection*:	27 Aug 2025 - 02 Sep 2025
Duration (days):	6
People affected:	0 in the burned area
Burned area:	5398 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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