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 that began on November 6, 2026, near Bowen, Australia, has ended, according to the QFD. The incident occurred during the region's typical fire season, which runs from December to March.
Nationwide, the broader landscape reflects a quieter season overall. So far in 2026, 19,515,591 hectares have burned across the country, a figure that remains 44% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned 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 19,515,591 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 44% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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