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 near Wonbah Forest in Australia, which was handled by the QFD, has now ended after starting on November 6, 2026. Prior to its conclusion, satellite monitoring over the final 48 hours recorded 13 heat detections in the vicinity, illustrating the thermal activity associated with the event.
This incident unfolded within a broader national context where 19,515,591 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 44% below the country's two-decade average. These seasonal developments occurred against the backdrop of the region's typical fire season, which runs from December to March.
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 19,515,591 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 44% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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