Victoria fire, Victoria
This archive page covers the Victoria fire Fire in Victoria, Australia. Last known size: an unknown size and was classified as Under Control.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Under Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
-37.6476, 145.0143
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Victoria fire Fire in Victoria, Australia. Last known size: an unknown size and was classified as Under Control.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 41 hours ago.
Settlements in the area include Epping (1.7 km E), Lalor (2.1 km S), Thomastown (4 km S), Mill Park (5.1 km SE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 7 other active fires within about 203 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Resources Assigned
4
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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Epping
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Lalor
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Thomastown
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Mill Park
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Campbellfield
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Wollert
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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Epping at 1.1 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Victoria fire |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | ESTA-260721285 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | Victoria |
| Location | Epping |
| Latitude | -37.64762 |
| Longitude | 145.01427 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 12:22 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | — |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Resources | 4 |
| Managing unit | VIC/CFA |
| Nearby towns | Epping (1.1 mi E), Lalor (1.3 mi S), Thomastown (2.5 mi S), Mill Park (3.2 mi SE), Campbellfield (3.2 mi W), Wollert (4.5 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 28, 2026, 12:05 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | vic-emv |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Victoria fire Fire was approximately an unknown size.
Where is this fire located?
The Victoria fire Fire is located in Victoria, Australia at approximately -37.6476, 145.0143. Nearby towns include Epping (1.7 km E), Lalor (2.1 km S), Thomastown (4 km S), Mill Park (5.1 km SE).
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 2026-07-28.
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 Epping (1.1 mi E), Lalor (1.3 mi S), Thomastown (2.5 mi S), Mill Park (3.2 mi SE), Campbellfield (3.2 mi W), Wollert (4.5 mi N).
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 41 hours ago).