Overall Green Forest fire in Canada from 18 Jul 2026 00:00 UTC to 22 Jul 2026 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (5244 ha) in Canada 18 Jul 2026

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 1029610
Countries:	Canada
Start Date - Last detection*:	18 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2026
Duration (days):	4
People affected:	0 in the burned area
Burned area:	5244 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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