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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
A brush fire is currently active near Coulson, Australia, managed by the QFD agency since it started on November 8, 2026. While the typical fire season for the region runs from December to March, this incident is already underway, contributing to a broader national context where 20,025,462 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 42% below the two-decade average.
Satellite monitoring indicates the current spread and behavior of the fire, with NASA FIRMS detecting 1 heat signature over the past 48 hours in the surrounding vicinity, mapping the extent of the ongoing activity near the city.
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 20,025,462 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 42% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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