Forest Fire (5555 ha) in Australia 13 May 2022

Event summary

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

GDACS ID WF 1006098
Countries: Australia
Start Date - Last detection*: 13 May 2022 - 14 May 2022
Duration (days): 1
People affected: 0 in the burned area
Burned area: 5555 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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Tempeste di sabbia, un rischio per la salute umana2022-05-22T07:12+0200.

In Iraq, colpito da otto tempeste di sabbia dalla metà di aprile, lunedì almeno 4mila persone sono state ricoverate in ospedale per problemi respiratori. L’episodio precedente ha provocato un decesso per disturbi simili il 5 maggio, mandand
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World News | Pak Court Grants Interim Bail to TikToker in Forest Fire ... 2022-05-21T11:02+0200.

Islamabad [Pakistan], May 21 (ANI): A Pakistan court on Friday granted interim bail to a TikToker in connection with a forest fire case, after she posted a TikTok video of a forest fire. The bail application was reviewed by the additional d
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Pakistan TikTok star faces backlash over forest fire video2022-05-20T10:21+0200.

A Pakistani social media star with millions of followers is facing criticism after posing for a TikTok video by a forest fire , as a devastating heatwave causes widespread misery in the country. The user "Dollyofficiall" posted a clip of he
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Pakistani TikTok star’s forest fire video sparks outrage2022-05-19T15:06+0200.

A Pakistani social media star with millions of followers is facing criticism after posing for a TikTok video by a forest fire, as a devastating heatwave causes widespread misery in the country. Humaira Asghar posted a clip of herself walkin
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For this events, GDACS has links to information from the following sources: (2), EC-JRC (27), WMO (1), INFORM (2), JRC (1),