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
The wildfire near Garbutt, Australia, managed by the QFD, has now ended after starting on November 1, 2026. This incident occurred outside the region's typical fire season, which runs from December to March.
Nationwide, the broader context shows that 19,011,480 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 45% below the two-decade average for the country.
In context
This wildfire burned 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 19,011,480 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 45% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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