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Key facts
Source: NSW Rural Fire ServiceThe story so far
About 25 km north of Bendemeer.
A small wildfire is currently active near Bendemeer, Australia, managed by the Rural Fire Service. Spanning just 1 hectare, or 2 acres, the active blaze is situated within a region where the typical fire season runs from December to March.
Nationwide, the broader fire context shows a significant slowdown compared to historical norms. Across the country, 19,201,730 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 45% below the two-decade average.
In context
This is an active wildfire in Australia. So far it has affected roughly 1 ha (2 acres) — about 0.0 km².
In the Southern Hemisphere the season runs the other way, peaking roughly from November through March.
The bigger picture in Australia
Across Australia, roughly 19,201,730 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 45% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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