Wildfire

4,973 MW · Australia

First tracked 3 September 2026 · Last updated 22 September 2026

In Australia

4,973 MW

Total fire radiative power

411 MW

Peak FRP

125

Thermal detections

Satellite passes

Active wildfires across Australia with a total fire radiative power of 2,968 MW as detected by satellite. Multiple fire regions remain under alert across the country.

Coverage

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