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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
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Quick facts
- Jurisdiction
- QFD
An active wildfire is currently burning near Corfield, Australia, managed by the QFD after starting on October 20, 2026.
This incident occurs during a broader fire context in Australia, where 17,648,956 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 49% below the country's two-decade average.
The region's typical fire season spans from December to March.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Australia for 1 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 17,648,956 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 49% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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