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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
About 5 km southwest of Innot Hot Springs.
An active wildfire is currently burning near Innot Hot Springs in Australia, monitored by the QFD since it started on November 15, 2026. Satellite data over the last 48 hours shows 7 heat detections clustering nearby, indicating how far the fire has spread in the region.
This incident unfolds during the typical fire season, which runs from December to March in the area. Broader conditions across the country show that 21,901,095 hectares have burned so far in 2026, a figure that remains 37% 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 21,901,095 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 37% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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