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 Mount Pleasant, Australia, managed by the QFD, has now ended after starting on November 12, 2026.
Satellite observations for the area near Mount Pleasant recorded a single heat detection over the 48-hour period, reflecting minimal lingering activity as the incident concluded.
This event unfolds during a broader fire season that typically runs from December to March in the region. Across the country, total burned acreage for 2026 has reached 21,163,141 hectares, marking a figure that is 39 percent below 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 21,163,141 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 39% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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