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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
The story so far
About 10 km west of Bronte Park.
A wildfire is currently active near Bronte Park, Australia, managed by the Tasmania Fire Service after igniting on November 9, 2026. While the region's typical fire season spans from December to March, this incident has already established itself during the shoulder period. Satellite monitoring via NASA FIRMS has recorded one heat detection over the past 48 hours, indicating localized activity as the fire continues to burn.
This incident occurs within a broader national context where 20,856,548 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 40% below the two-decade average for the country.
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 20,856,548 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 40% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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