Overall Green Forest fire alert in Mozambique from 11 Sep 2023 00:00 UTC to 19 Sep 2023 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (7889 ha) in Mozambique 11 Sep 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 1017352
Countries:	Mozambique
Start Date - Last detection*:	11 Sep 2023 - 19 Sep 2023
Duration (days):	8
People affected:	0 in the burned area
Burned area:	7889 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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