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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 Broadwater, Australia, under the management of the Queensland Fire Department (QFD). The incident began on November 8, 2026, and continues to be monitored by local emergency services as the typical fire season for the region spans from December to March.
Nationwide, the broader landscape reflects a somewhat slower start to the broader fire year. Across the country, a total of 20,025,462 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that sits 42% below the two-decade average for the same period.
In context
This wildfire has been burning 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 20,025,462 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 42% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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