Bellarine Hwy Fire, Victoria
The Bellarine Hwy Fire is an active wildfire burning in Victoria, Australia. It has burned approximately an unknown size under a Under Control classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Under Control
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Status: Responding
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
-38.2328, 144.5543
Current Situation
The Bellarine Hwy Fire is an active wildfire burning in Victoria, Australia. It has burned approximately an unknown size under a Under Control classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 4 hours ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 3 other incidents inside roughly 160 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Resources Assigned
3
Environment
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
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Why This Fire Matters
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Bellarine Hwy |
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| Agency Fire ID | ESTA-260721928 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | Victoria |
| Location | Bellarine Hwy, Marcus Hill |
| Latitude | -38.23275 |
| Longitude | 144.55433 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 12:34 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | — |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Resources | 3 |
| Managing unit | VIC/CFA |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 29, 2026, 11:46 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | vic-emv |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Bellarine Hwy Fire is currently reported at approximately an unknown size.
Where is this fire located?
The Bellarine Hwy Fire is located in Victoria, Australia at approximately -38.2328, 144.5543.
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Under Control. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-29.
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?
There are 3 other active wildfires nearby.
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 4 hours ago).