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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
Operating in the Australian setting of Eimeo, the QFD remains engaged with the active wildfire that first ignited on October 22, 2026. While the region's typical fire season spans from December to March, this incident demonstrates ongoing fire activity ahead of that traditional window.
Nationwide, the broader landscape reveals that 17,777,340 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure 49% below the two-decade average for the country.
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 17,777,340 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 49% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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