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
Summary written on Oct 28, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.
An active wildfire is currently burning near Nambour, Australia, managed by the QFD after starting on October 28, 2026.
This incident unfolds during the typical fire season for the region, which runs from December to March. Across the country, 18,682,452 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 46% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned 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 18,682,452 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 46% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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