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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 Hope Vale, Australia, managed by the QFD since it started on November 8, 2026. Satellites have detected a single heat signature near the area over the past 48 hours, illustrating the current extent of the fire spread.
This incident occurs during the region's typical fire season, which runs from December to March. Across the broader national landscape, 20,025,462 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 42% below the two-decade average.
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 20,025,462 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 42% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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