Forest Fire (16445 ha) in Australia 22 Jan 2026

Event summary

Forest fire can have a low humanitarian impact based on the burned area and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID WF 1027115
Countries: Australia
Start Date - Last detection*: 22 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2026
Duration (days): 5
People affected: 3 in the burned area
Burned area: 16445 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

*(Last detection of the thermal anomaly of the fire)

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Latest media headlines

LIVE AUSTRALIA 9 min Sei grandi incendi in Australia, due a livello d'.. 1/27/2026 11:54:00 AM.

SYDNEY - I pompieri dello Stato australiano di Victoria stanno combattendo almeno sei incendi di grandi dimensioni mentre un''ondata di caldo record colpisce il sud-est del Paese. Lo riferisce la Bbc citando l''emittente locale Abc News, se
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CatastrofiSei grandi incendi in Australia, due a livello d''emergenza 1/27/2026 11:52:00 AM.

I vigili del fuoco dello Stato australiano di Victoria stanno combattendo almeno sei incendi di grandi dimensioni mentre un''ondata di caldo record colpisce il sud-est del Paese. Lo riferisce la Bbc citando l''emittente locale Abc News, sec
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Catastrofi Sei grandi incendi in Australia, due a livello d''emergenza 1/27/2026 11:46:00 AM.

I vigili del fuoco dello Stato australiano di Victoria stanno combattendo almeno sei incendi di grandi dimensioni mentre un''ondata di caldo record colpisce il sud-est del Paese. Lo riferisce la Bbc citando l''emittente locale Abc News, sec
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Australia Faces Sweltering Heat: Record Temperatures Impact Daily Life 1/27/2026 10:35:00 AM.

Australia is experiencing a severe heat wave, with temperatures nearing 50°C. Victoria state''s rural towns reported record highs, affecting events like the Australian Open in Melbourne. Authorities implemented safety measures as forest fir
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For this events, GDACS has links to information from the following sources: EC-JRC (28), WMO (1), INFORM (2), JRC (1), (1),