Scoresby Fire, Victoria
This archive page covers the Scoresby Fire in Victoria, Australia. Last known size: an unknown size under a Responding classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Responding
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
-37.9139, 145.2133
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Scoresby Fire in Victoria, Australia. Last known size: an unknown size under a Responding classification.
The fire was last updated 2 days ago by agency reporting systems.
Nearby communities include Scoresby (2.3 km NE), Rowville (2.8 km SE), Wheelers Hill (3 km NW), Wantirna South (3.4 km N).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 227 km.
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Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
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Environment
Current Conditions
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
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Scoresby
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Rowville
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Wheelers Hill
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Wantirna South
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Mulgrave
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Noble Park North
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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Scoresby at 1.4 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Scoresby |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | ESTA-260721077 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | Victoria |
| Location | Eastlink In-Unnamed Ramp, Scoresby |
| Latitude | -37.91389 |
| Longitude | 145.21326 |
| Last Updated | Jul 27, 2026, 7:26 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Responding |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | — |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Managing unit | VIC/ESTA |
| Nearby towns | Scoresby (1.4 mi NE), Rowville (1.7 mi SE), Wheelers Hill (1.9 mi NW), Wantirna South (2.1 mi N), Mulgrave (2.2 mi SW), Noble Park North (2.7 mi SW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 27, 2026, 6:16 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | vic-emv |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Scoresby Fire was approximately an unknown size.
Where is this fire located?
The Scoresby Fire is located in Victoria, Australia at approximately -37.9139, 145.2133. Nearby towns include Scoresby (2.3 km NE), Rowville (2.8 km SE), Wheelers Hill (3 km NW), Wantirna South (3.4 km N).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Responding. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-28.
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?
Nearby settlements include Scoresby (1.4 mi NE), Rowville (1.7 mi SE), Wheelers Hill (1.9 mi NW), Wantirna South (2.1 mi N), Mulgrave (2.2 mi SW), Noble Park North (2.7 mi SW).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 7 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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 2 days ago).