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
Having concluded after starting on November 2, 2026, the wildfire near Tanah Merah in Australia, managed by the QFD, has now officially ended. The incident unfolded within a region where the typical fire season runs from December to March, arriving ahead of the usual peak window for blazes in the area.
Nationwide, the broader landscape reflects a below-average year for fire activity. A total of 19,011,480 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, tracking 45% below the two-decade average.
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 19,011,480 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 45% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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