Overall Green Forest fire alert in Botswana from 16 Oct 2021 00:00 UTC to 17 Oct 2021 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (6357 ha) in Botswana 16 Oct 2021

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This forest fire can have a low humanitarian impact based on the and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID	WF 1002718
Countries:	Botswana
Start Date - Last detection*:	16 Oct 2021 - 17 Oct 2021
Duration (days):	1
People affected:	0 in the burned area
Burned area:	6357 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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