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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 Cape Grafton, Australia, with response efforts led by the QFD after the blaze began on November 4, 2026. This incident unfolds during a regional fire season that typically runs from December to March.
Nationwide, the broader landscape reflects a quieter year for fire activity overall. So far in 2026, 19,201,730 hectares have burned across the country, a figure that tracks 45% below the two-decade average for the same period.
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 19,201,730 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 45% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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