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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 fire emergency is currently unfolding near Mount Isa, Australia, as the active blaze managed by QFD continues to burn following its start on November 6, 2026. This incident unfolds during a regional fire season that typically runs from December to March.
Across the broader country, the wildfire situation reflects a different trajectory. So far in 2026, a total of 19,686,136 hectares have burned, a figure that sits 43% below the two-decade average for the nation.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Australia for 1 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 19,686,136 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 43% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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