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Wildfire in Australia, 8 October 2026

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Map of Wildfire in Australia, 8 October 2026
Location -17.03°, 142.89°

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Summary

GDACS issued a green alert for wildfire in Australia, 8 October 2026, starting 8 October 2026.

GDACS severity: Green impact for forestfire in 87349 ha.

Key figures

GDACS alert
Green (GDACS)
Severity
Green impact for forestfire in 87349 ha (GDACS)
Burned area
87,349 ha (GDACS)
Country
Australia (GDACS)
Started
8 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC (GDACS)
Latest data
19 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC (GDACS)
GDACS episode
28 (GDACS)

Timeline

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  1. — GDACS opens the event (green alert): Green impact for forestfire in 87349 ha.

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Questions

When did this wildfire happen?

The first source record is dated 8 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC.

What is the GDACS alert level?

Green. GDACS levels (green, orange, red) estimate the likely humanitarian impact.

Where can I find official information?

From the original records: GDACS. Links are listed under Sources on this page.

Sources

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GodsView compiles this page automatically from public data: the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake feeds, the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS) and NASA EONET. News stories are matched to the event by place, event type and publication time, and link to the original publishers. Figures are shown as the sources report them and may be revised. For warnings and safety advice, follow your local authorities.

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