Wildfire

5,371 MW · Australia

First tracked 17 September 2026 · Last updated 17 October 2026

In Australia

5,371 MW

Total fire radiative power

225 MW

Peak FRP

323

Thermal detections

Satellite passes

A major wildfire is active across Australia with a total fire radiative power of 6,026 MW.

Sources

Coverage

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