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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 new wildfire has ignited near Bowen, Australia, managed by the QFD after starting on October 22, 2026. The incident remains active as crews respond to the situation in the region, where the typical fire season runs from December to March.
Nationwide, the broader landscape reflects a slower-than-average season, with 17,777,340 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a 49% decrease compared to the two-decade average for the country.
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 17,777,340 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 49% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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