EndedUpdated · Source: NSW Rural Fire Service

Armidale Bushfire (undated #3)

Part of a series of fires in the same area. The main one: Wildfire near Armidale (undated)

Armidale Bushfire (undated #3) — Sentinel-2 true color Armidale Bushfire (undated #3) — Sentinel-2 SWIR (fuego) True view Fire view
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Key facts

Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
JurisdictionFire and Rescue NSW

The story so far

A wildfire that burned near Armidale, Australia, under the response of Fire and Rescue NSW, has officially ended. The incident occurred against the backdrop of Australia's typical fire season, which runs from December to March.

On a national level, the broader landscape reflects a less destructive season than usual. Across the country, 19,334,912 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 44% below the two-decade average.

The bigger picture in Australia

Across Australia, roughly 19,334,912 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 44% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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