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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
An active wildfire is currently burning near Mungar, Australia, under the management of the QFD agency. The incident began on November 7, 2026, and continues to evolve as the fire season unfolds.
This fire occurs within a broader national context where 19,686,136 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 43% below the two-decade average for the country. The typical fire season in the region spans from December to March.
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 19,686,136 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 43% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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