Forest fire in Australia ( 11628ha)
Forest fire in Australia
- Time
- 8/3/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC
- Coordinates
- -17.079, 128.253
- Data source
- gdacs
- Alert level
- Green
- Burned area
- 11,628 ha
- Country
- Australia
Event timeline
- Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:11:37 GMTSignificantForest fire in Australia ( 11628ha)
- Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:11:11 GMTMinorForest fire in Australia ( 9216ha)
- Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:11:11 GMTMinorForest fire in Australia ( 6767ha)
- Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:11:19 GMTMinorForest fire in Australia ( 5863ha)
Snapshots are recorded when the event first appears or its severity changes.
🧰 What to do
Before
- •Create defensible space: clear leaves and brush 30 ft from your home
- •Pack a go-bag: documents, medications, N95 masks, chargers
- •Know two evacuation routes out of your neighborhood
During
- •Evacuate immediately when ordered — don't wait
- •If trapped: call 911, stay inside away from outside walls
- •Wear an N95 mask; keep windows and vents closed
After
- •Return only when authorities say it's safe
- •Watch for hot spots, embers, and damaged power lines
- •Document damage with photos before cleaning up
Guidance condensed from Ready.gov
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