Wildfire

5,569 ha · Australia

First tracked 30 August 2026 · Last updated 21 September 2026

In Australia

5,569 ha

Area burned

3,928 MW

Total fire radiative power

174 MW

Peak FRP

146

Thermal detections

Forest fires in Australia have burned approximately 5,569 hectares as of August 22, 2026.

Sources

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Coverage

via The GDELT Project

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