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Forest fire in Australia ( 10382ha)

Forest fire in Australia

Time
9/6/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC
Coordinates
-17.366, 130.689
Data source
gdacs
Alert level
Green
Burned area
10,382 ha
Country
Australia

Event timeline

  1. 9/12/2026, 11:16:07 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Australia ( 10382ha)
  2. 9/12/2026, 11:16:13 AM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Australia ( 10371ha)
  3. 9/12/2026, 3:16:11 AM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Australia ( 10372ha)
  4. 9/11/2026, 11:16:39 PM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Australia ( 10209ha)
  5. 9/11/2026, 11:16:30 AM UTC
    SignificantForest fire in Australia ( 10134ha)
  6. 9/11/2026, 3:16:21 AM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Australia ( 9912ha)
  7. 9/10/2026, 11:16:33 PM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Australia ( 9740ha)
  8. 9/10/2026, 3:16:18 PM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Australia ( 8771ha)
  9. 9/10/2026, 11:16:39 AM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Australia ( 8494ha)
  10. 9/9/2026, 11:16:15 PM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Australia ( 7687ha)
  11. 9/9/2026, 7:16:20 PM UTC
    MinorForest fire in Australia ( 7131ha)

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

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