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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
An active wildfire is currently burning near Berserker, Australia, with response efforts led by the QFD after the incident began on November 15, 2026. Satellites have detected activity in the area, with NASA FIRMS registering 1 heat detection over the preceding 48-hour window, illustrating the localized extent of the current spread.
This incident unfolds during a broader fire season that typically spans from December to March in the region. Across the country, the wildfire activity occurs within a wider context where 21,773,050 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 37% below the two-decade average for the nation.
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 21,773,050 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 37% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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