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Green Forest Fire Alert – Australia – 9 May 2026

Occurred 9 May 2026·Detected 10 May 2026·
🇦🇺 Australia – exact sub-national location not specified2 reportsEnded 18 May 2026
Natural CatastrophePropertyMarine CargoEnergyCasualty & Liability

A forest fire covering approximately 5,855 hectares was detected in Australia on 9 May 2026, as reported by GDACS (ID: WF 1028625). GDACS assessed the event as having a low humanitarian impact based on burned area and affected population, with zero people reported in the burned area. The alert was rated 'green' (low severity) and the thermal anomaly was detected and last recorded on the same day. No casualties were reported.

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Impact verdict

Low impact. GDACS rated this a green (low) alert with zero people in the burned area and no reported casualties. The 5,855 ha burned area is moderate in scale but no proximity to populated or high-value insured assets has been established.

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Affected countries

🇦🇺 Australia

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