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 in Sunnybank Hills, Australia, has ended after being managed by the QFD, following its start on November 7, 2026. The incident occurred during a region where the typical fire season runs from December to March.
Nationwide, the broader context shows that 20,025,462 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 42% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Australia for 1 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 20,445,493 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 41% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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