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 Lamb Range in Australia, managed by the QFD, has now ended after having started on October 28, 2026.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from December to March. Meanwhile, the broader landscape reflects a quieter year overall, with 18,682,452 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a 46% decrease compared to the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned 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 18,682,452 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 46% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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