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Wildfire in Australia, 21 October 2026

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Map of Wildfire in Australia, 21 October 2026
Location -18.84°, 125.26°

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Summary

GDACS issued a green alert for wildfire in Australia, 21 October 2026, starting 21 October 2026.

GDACS severity: Green impact for forestfire in 33386 ha.

Key figures

GDACS alert
Green (GDACS)
Severity
Green impact for forestfire in 33386 ha (GDACS)
Burned area
33,386 ha (GDACS)
Country
Australia (GDACS)
Started
21 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC (GDACS)
Latest data
25 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC (GDACS)
GDACS episode
10 (GDACS)

Timeline

Source times where the record has one; otherwise the time GodsView saw the change.

  1. — GDACS update: Green impact for forestfire in 33386 ha.
  2. — GDACS update: Green impact for forestfire in 33300 ha.
  3. — GDACS update: Green impact for forestfire in 29065 ha.
  4. — GDACS update: Green impact for forestfire in 28737 ha.
  5. — GDACS opens the event (green alert): Green impact for forestfire in 28436 ha.

Questions

When did this wildfire happen?

The first source record is dated 21 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

How this page is made

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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