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
The wildfire that ignited near Tungamull, Australia, on October 27, 2026, has officially ended, according to the Queensland Fire Department (QFD). The incident concluded without ongoing spread or active burning.
This event occurred against a broader national backdrop where 18,583,578 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure 47% below the two-decade average. For this region, the typical fire season runs from December to March.
In context
This wildfire burned 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 18,583,578 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 47% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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