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Iveragh Bushfire

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from Oct 25, 2026
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Key facts

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The story so far

About 10 km northwest of Iveragh.

A fast-moving wildfire is currently active near Iveragh, Australia, having started on October 25, 2026. The incident is being managed by the Queensland Fire Department (QFD).

This event unfolds during a broader fire season that typically runs from December to March. Across the country, the wildfire situation remains notable, with a total of 18,464,154 hectares burned so far in 2026, tracking 47% below the two-decade average.

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 18,464,154 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 47% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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