Forest Fire (5875 ha) in Thailand 27 Feb 2023

Event summary

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

GDACS ID WF 1012763
Countries: Thailand
Start Date - Last detection*: 27 Feb 2023 - 14 Mar 2023
Duration (days): 15
People affected: 364 in the burned area
Burned area: 5875 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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Thai Ministry of Interior tells provincial governors to elevate PM2.5 ... 2023-03-14T11:59+0100.

The Ministry of Interior issued a letter to all provincial governors, telling them to accelerate efforts to combat forest fires, haze, and PM2.5 dust while the governors were told they are to expect an urgent meeting of the National Environ
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Incendi boschivi, il progetto Silvanus medaglia d'oro all'IPITEx di Ba ... 2023-03-14T11:45+0100.

Il consorzio Silvanus Project ha ricevuto la medaglia d'oro e il riconoscimento FIA Best Invention Award per la creazione della sua piattaforma tecnologica e informativa integrata per la gestione degli incendi boschivi, all'IPITEx 2023 (Int
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La piattaforma tecnologica e informativa integrata per la gestione deg ... 2023-03-13T16:09+0100.

Il consorzio Silvanus Project ha ricevuto la medaglia d'oro e il riconoscimento Fia - Best invention award per la creazione della piattaforma tecnologica e informativa integrata per la gestione degli incendi boschivi, all'Ipitex 2023 (Inter
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Thailand to use 4 measures to control forest fires and air pollution2023-03-13T00:28+0100.

The Ministry of Inside has ordered all provinces to step up efforts to regulate forest fires, smoke and mud emissions with cooperation from all events involved. They need to comply with the four-step tips launched to cope with PM2.5 ranges
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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),