Part of a series of fires in the same area. The main one: Wildfire near Fordsdale (Nov 7)
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
Following a typical fire season that runs from December to March, the wildfire near Fordsdale, Australia, has ended after starting on November 7, 2026. Responding to the incident, the Queensland Fire Department (QFD) managed the situation as the event concluded.
During the incident, satellites detected 6 heat signatures nearby over a 48-hour period, reflecting the regional activity. Nationally, the broader context shows that 19,686,136 hectares have burned so far in 2026, which is 43% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned 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 19,686,136 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 43% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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