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Forest fire in Australia ( 19164ha)

Forest fire in Australia

Time
9/3/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC
Coordinates
-18.166, 138.103
Data source
gdacs
Alert level
Green
Burned area
19,164 ha
Country
Australia

Event timeline

  1. 9/9/2026, 3:31:57 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Australia ( 19164ha)
  2. 9/9/2026, 12:03:28 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Australia ( 19102ha)
  3. 9/9/2026, 3:17:23 AM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Australia ( 17403ha)
  4. 9/8/2026, 11:16:39 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Australia ( 17109ha)
  5. 9/8/2026, 7:31:20 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Australia ( 16292ha)
  6. 9/8/2026, 11:16:18 AM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Australia ( 15647ha)
  7. 9/7/2026, 11:16:24 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Australia ( 14947ha)
  8. 9/7/2026, 7:16:11 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Australia ( 13842ha)
  9. 9/7/2026, 11:16:18 AM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Australia ( 13184ha)
  10. 9/6/2026, 11:16:09 PM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Australia ( 9501ha)
  11. 9/6/2026, 7:16:23 PM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Australia ( 7349ha)
  12. 9/6/2026, 3:16:32 PM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Australia ( 7205ha)
  13. 9/6/2026, 11:31:29 AM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Australia ( 5896ha)

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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