Overall Green Forest fire in Australia from 22 Jan 2026 00:00 UTC to 02 Feb 2026 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (17256 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 - 02 Feb 2026
Duration (days):	11
People affected:	3 in the burned area
Burned area:	17256 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

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

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