Anglesea - Anglesea Heath Fire, Victoria
Agency feeds show the Anglesea - Anglesea Heath Fire burning in Victoria, Australia. Reported size is about 17,849 acres (7,223 hectares) under a Patrolled classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 17,849 acres (7,223 ha)
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Status: Patrolled
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
-38.3880, 144.1094
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Anglesea - Anglesea Heath Fire burning in Victoria, Australia. Reported size is about 17,849 acres (7,223 hectares) under a Patrolled classification.
The fire was last updated 52 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location.
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Current Conditions
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Smoke
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Road Closures
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Victoria (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 8 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Anglesea - Anglesea Heath |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 3019067 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | Victoria |
| Location | 5Km W Of Anglesea |
| Latitude | -38.38800 |
| Longitude | 144.10938 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 5:31 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Patrolled |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 17,849 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Managing unit | VIC/DEECA |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 20, 2026, 2:46 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | vic-emv |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Anglesea - Anglesea Heath Fire is currently reported at approximately 17,849 acres (7,223 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Anglesea - Anglesea Heath Fire is located in Victoria, Australia at approximately -38.3880, 144.1094.
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Patrolled. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-20.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
No other active wildfires are listed within the nearby search radius.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 52 minutes ago).