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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
An active wildfire is currently burning near Fordsdale, Australia, managed by the QFD agency since it started on November 7, 2026. Satellite monitoring from NASA FIRMS has detected 6 heat signatures in the area over the past 48 hours, illustrating the current spread of the fire in this geographic setting.
This incident occurs within a broader national context where 19,686,136 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 43% below the two-decade average for the country. The region typically experiences its fire season from December to March.
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 19,686,136 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 43% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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