Anglesea - Anglesea Heath Fire
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Fire Snapshot
Spatial & trend
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Map
-38.3880, 144.1094
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Anglesea - Anglesea Heath Fire · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: No analyzed smoke plumes reported near this fire in the current NOAA HMS feed.
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: Patrolled
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Size reported at approximately 17,849 acres (7,223 ha)
Context
Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
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Largest Fires in Victoria
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 2 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 22, 2026, 2:06 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Patrolled |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 17,849 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| 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?
There are 4 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 19 minutes ago).