2025 Fires in the Southern Hemisphere

Whether sparked by lightning, intentional land-clearing, or human-caused accidents, wildland fires are burning longer and more often in some areas as the world warms.
Large Fire Footprint on Faraway Amsterdam Island
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Large Fire Footprint on Faraway Amsterdam Island

Wildfire burned through unique landscapes and disrupted scientific research on this remote island in the southern Indian Ocean.

Published Feb 26, 2025

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Smoke Billows From Bushfires in Tasmania
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Smoke Billows From Bushfires in Tasmania

Warm, dry conditions in February 2025 fueled fast-burning fires in the northwestern part of the Australian state.

Published Feb 12, 2025

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Fires Rage in Patagonia
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Fires Rage in Patagonia

Strong winds and high temperatures fueled summer fires in Argentina.

Published Feb 11, 2025

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Bushfires Burn in Victoria
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Bushfires Burn in Victoria

Hot, dry, and windy weather fueled fires in two of Australia’s national parks.  

Published Jan 29, 2025

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