EndedUpdated · Source: Queensland Fire Department

Hampton Bushfire

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Lasted
2 days
from Oct 27, 2026
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Key facts

Source: Queensland Fire Department
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The story so far

Summary written on Oct 27, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

A wildfire is currently active near Hampton, Australia, having started on October 27, 2026. The incident is being managed by the QFD.

This fire occurs during the region's typical fire season, which runs from December to March. Across the country, 18,682,452 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 46% below the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Australia for 1 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 18,682,452 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 46% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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