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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 brushfire is currently active near Alton Downs, Australia, monitored by the QFD since it ignited on November 4, 2026. Satellite monitoring systems have detected five separate heat signatures over the past 48 hours, illustrating the local extent and ongoing activity of the front in this regional setting.
This incident occurs during a broader fire year for the country, which typically experiences its peak fire season from December to March. Across the nation, 19,334,912 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 44% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Australia for less than a day.
Close to the tropics, fires tend to follow the dry season and are often linked to land-clearing rather than a single summer peak.
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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