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Wildfire Risk in Melbourne, Australia
Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10
Risk: 0Historical: 4
Key Risk Factors
- 4 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
Peak season: June-November
Last significant event: Wildfire - N of Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia (2026-01-09) — 122 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Wildfires
Melbourne is not in the top 10 for wildfire risk among tracked cities.
How Melbourne Compares
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Notable Wildfire Events Near Melbourne
Wildfires - Central and Western Victoria, Australia
January 2, 2019 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Wildfires - Victoria, Australia
October 5, 2015 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Wildfire - SE of Strathbogie, Victoria, Australia
January 6, 2026 — WARNING
869 people exposed; $154M capital exposed
Wildfire - N of Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
January 8, 2026 — WARNING
122 people exposed; $7M capital exposed
Wildfire Preparedness Tips
- 1.Create defensible space around your home — clear brush within 30 feet
- 2.Use fire-resistant building materials for roofing and siding
- 3.Keep an evacuation go-bag packed and ready
- 4.Sign up for local emergency alerts and evacuation notifications
- 5.Know at least two evacuation routes from your area
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Landslide Risk in Melbourne
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High Wind Risk in Melbourne
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Wildfire Risk in Sydney, Australia
Score: 1/10
Wildfire Risk in Christchurch, New Zealand
Score: 0/10
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