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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
Key facts
Source: Queensland Fire DepartmentThe story so far
In Australia, the active wildfire near Watsonville continues to burn, having started on October 25, 2026. Emergency response efforts are currently being led by the QFD.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from December to March. Meanwhile, the broader national landscape reflects a quieter season overall, with 18,464,154 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a 47% decrease below the two-decade average.
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 18,464,154 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 47% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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