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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
A fast-moving wildfire is currently active near Lockhart River, Australia, having started on November 8, 2026. Managed by the QFD, the fire's ongoing activity is evident from satellite monitoring, which has picked up 2 heat signatures in the past 48 hours, illustrating how far the fire has spread in the region.
The broader fire landscape in the country shows 20,25,462 hectares burned so far in 2026, which is 42% below the two-decade average. This activity occurs outside the typical fire season for the area, which normally runs from December to March.
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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