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Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Key facts
Source: Queensland Fire DepartmentThe story so far
A wildfire is currently active near Agnes Water, Australia, managed by the QFD after starting on November 5, 2026.
This fire occurs against a broader backdrop for the country, where 19,334,912 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a total that is 44% below the two-decade average.
While the region's typical fire season spans from December to March, this active incident continues to be monitored by authorities.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Australia for less than a day.
In the Southern Hemisphere the season runs the other way, peaking roughly from November through March.
The bigger picture in Australia
Across Australia, roughly 19,334,912 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 44% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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