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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: NSW Rural Fire ServiceThe story so far
The Rural Fire Service has successfully brought a wildfire near Coonabarabran, Australia, under containment. The incident unfolded within the region's typical fire season, which runs from December to March.
Nationwide, the broader landscape reflects a quieter season so far, with 19,686,136 hectares burned across the country in 2026, marking a 43% decrease compared to the two-decade average.
The bigger picture in Australia
Across Australia, roughly 19,686,136 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 43% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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