Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
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Source: NSW Rural Fire ServiceThe story so far
A wildfire that burned near Armidale, Australia, under the response of Fire and Rescue NSW, has officially ended. During the active period of this incident, satellites detected a single heat signature near the area, highlighting the localized extent of the event.
The broader fire landscape in Australia continues to evolve during the typical fire season running from December to March. Across the country, 19,686,136 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a significant figure that remains 43% below the two-decade average for the same timeframe.
The bigger picture in Australia
Across Australia, roughly 19,686,136 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 43% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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