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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 wildfire is currently active near Monduran, Australia, having started on November 8, 2026, and is being managed by the QFD.
Satellites have detected 1 heat signature near the area over the past 48 hours, indicating the extent of the spread.
The broader fire season in the region typically runs from December to March. Across the country, 20,025,462 hectares have burned so far in 2026, which is 42% 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 20,025,462 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 42% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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