EndedUpdated · Source: NSW Rural Fire Service

Bellambi Bushfire

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Key facts

Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
JurisdictionFire and Rescue NSW

The story so far

A wildfire that burned near Bellambi, Australia, has officially ended. Fire and Rescue NSW managed the incident during the region's typical fire season, which runs from December to March.

Across the country, the wider landscape has experienced significant fire activity, with 18,942,375 hectares burned so far in 2026. This figure places the year's total 46% below the two-decade average for the country.

The bigger picture in Australia

Across Australia, roughly 18,942,375 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 46% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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