EndedUpdated · Source: Queensland Fire Department

South Townsville Bushfire (Nov 13)

Started

Lasted
2 days
from Nov 13, 2026
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Key facts

Source: Queensland Fire Department
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The story so far

A wildfire near South Townsville in Australia, managed by the QFD, has ended after starting on November 13, 2026.

This event unfolds during a broader fire context in the country, where 21,612,511 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 38% below the two-decade average. The region's typical fire season spans from December to March.

In context

This wildfire burned in Australia for 1 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 21,612,511 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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