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Forest fire (Green alert) in Australia, 12–17 Sep 2026

A forest fire started in Australia on 12/09/2026 and continued until 17/09/2026 at coordinates -20.259386917030035, 129.73599629650914. The event is classified as WF (wildfire) and was issued a Green alert by the source.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
4/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
4/10

Why it matters

Wildfires can cause local ecological damage, pose risks to nearby communities and infrastructure, and require monitoring even when alerts indicate low severity. The notification provides precise coordinates and dates for situational awareness and further response or monitoring.

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