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Buddina Bushfire (Nov 9)

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from Nov 9, 2026
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Key facts

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The story so far

A fast-developing wildfire is currently active near Buddina, Australia, having started on November 9, 2026. Managed by the QFD, the incident unfolds within a region where the typical fire season runs from December to March, pushing emergency response efforts into gear ahead of peak historical dangers.

The broader national picture reveals a contrasting landscape across Australia, where 20,856,548 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 40% below the two-decade average.

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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