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Key facts
Source: Queensland Fire DepartmentThe story so far
Burning actively near Nome, Australia, a wildfire designated as the Wildfire near Nome has been tracked by the QFD since it started on October 24, 2026. While the fire remains active, broader conditions in Australia show that 18,288,371 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a 47 percent decrease below the two-decade average.
The current blaze unfolds against the backdrop of the region's typical fire season, which generally spans from December to March.
In context
This wildfire has been burning 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 18,288,371 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 47% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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