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 that broke out near Nambour, Australia, on October 29, 2026, has officially ended, according to reports from the QFD. While the typical fire season in the region runs from December to March, this incident occurred outside of those traditional peak months before being brought to a successful close.
Broader seasonal tracking shows that 18,817,633 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, a total tracking 46% below the two-decade average for the nation.
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 18,817,633 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 46% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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