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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
A fast-moving wildfire is actively burning near Wyalla, Australia, following its ignition on November 6, 2026. Managed by the QFD, the blaze continues to maintain an active presence on the landscape, with satellite data capturing 10 distinct heat detections over the past 48 hours to indicate the current extent of the spread.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from December to March. Nationally, the broader fire landscape remains below historical norms, with 19,515,591 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a 44% decrease compared to the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning 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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