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Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
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Quick facts
- Jurisdiction
- QFD
An active wildfire is currently burning near Stamford, Australia, monitored by the QFD after starting on October 21, 2026.
This fire develops against a broader national backdrop in Australia, where 17,648,956 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 49% below the two-decade average. While the local typical fire season normally spans from December to March, this event highlights ongoing wildfire activity.
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 17,648,956 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 49% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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