Overall Green Forest fire alert in South Africa from 24 Jan 2026 00:00 UTC to 01 Feb 2026 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (9631 ha) in South Africa 24 Jan 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 1027173
Countries:	South Africa
Start Date - Last detection*:	24 Jan 2026 - 01 Feb 2026
Duration (days):	8
People affected:	1478 in the burned area
Burned area:	9631 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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