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Key facts
Source: Queensland Fire DepartmentThe story so far
A wildfire that began on October 30, 2026, near Limestone Creek in Australia has been brought under control by the Queensland Fire Department (QFD), with the incident now officially contained. Operating within a regional fire environment where the typical fire season runs from December to March, emergency responders successfully halted the advance of the Limestone Creek blaze.
Across the broader national landscape in 2026, a total of 18,884,057 hectares have burned so far, a figure tracking 46% below the two-decade average for the country. The containment of the Limestone Creek wildfire contributes to this broader seasonal context as authorities monitor regional conditions.
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 18,884,057 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 46% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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