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Unnamed Fire - 295556VicEmergency | 2026

Unnamed Fire - 295556 is reported near PORTARLINGTON. The latest source status is Controlled. The source was updated Sep 29, 2026. NASA satellite heat is shown separately; follow the responsible agency for warnings, evacuations and road closures.

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Current details from the reporting agency, with NASA satellite heat kept separate.

Reported areaNot reportedArea unavailable
Source statusControlledStatus wording comes from the reporting source
Latest source updateSep 29, 2026VicEmergency
Reported locationPORTARLINGTONAustralia
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About this fire

Unnamed Fire - 295556 is reported near PORTARLINGTON. The latest source status is Controlled.

The latest source update available to WildfireSignal is dated Sep 29, 2026. Use the linked agency for any newer operational information.

NASA FIRMS heat detections are shown separately. One fire can create several heat signals, and nearby satellite heat is not automatically part of this official incident.

Source status
Controlled
Reporting source
VicEmergency
Latest source update
Sep 29, 2026, 5:06 PM

Source note: assembled from VicEmergency and WildfireSignal geographic context. It is not independent on-scene reporting. How we use this data.

Fire details

Country
Australia
Reported location
PORTARLINGTON
Status
Controlled
Reported area
Not reported
First source date
Latest source date
Reported coordinates
-38.1573, 144.6856

Questions about this fire

Where does this fire information come from?

WildfireSignal received this information from VicEmergency, an official public fire-information source. The responsible agency remains the authority for warnings and emergency instructions.

What is the current status of Unnamed Fire - 295556?

The latest source record available to WildfireSignal lists the status as Controlled. Check the linked official source for any newer operational update.

How large is Unnamed Fire - 295556?

The current source record does not provide a usable fire-area figure.

Where should I check warnings and evacuations?

Use the responsible official fire or emergency-management agency linked on this page. WildfireSignal does not verify evacuation orders, road closures or safe travel routes.

Why can NASA heat detections differ from this record?

NASA FIRMS detects thermal signals from satellites, while this record comes from an official incident feed. One incident can produce multiple heat detections, and the two sources update on different schedules.

How this fire data works

WildfireSignal preserves source-backed fire information and displays NASA FIRMS as a separate satellite heat layer. Neither WildfireSignal nor the satellite layer replaces local emergency instructions.

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