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 Nov 1, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.
A wildfire has been active near Rocklea in Australia since November 1, 2026, managed by the QFD.
The current fire activity unfolds against a broader national backdrop where 18,942,375 hectares have burned so far in 2026, which is 46% below the two-decade average. This activity occurs outside the region's typical fire season, which runs from December to March.
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 18,942,375 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 46% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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