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
The wildfire that burned near Ban Ban Springs, Australia, has officially ended after beginning on October 29, 2026. Managed by the QFD, the incident drew response efforts before concluding its run in a region where the typical fire season generally spans from December to March.
During the event, satellites detected 16 heat signatures over a 48-hour window near the area, illustrating the tracking data gathered while the fire remained active. This event unfolded within a broader national context where 18,817,633 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 46% below the two-decade average for the country.
In context
This wildfire burned 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 18,817,633 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 46% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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