EndedUpdated · Source: NSW Rural Fire Service

Cabramatta Bushfire

Cabramatta Bushfire — NASA satellite

Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS

Key facts

Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
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The story so far

Summary written on Nov 7, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

A brush fire is currently active near Cabramatta, Australia, overseen by Fire and Rescue NSW. Satellites have registered a localized spread with 2 heat detections over the past 48 hours.

This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from December to March. Across the broader national landscape, 2026 has seen a total of 19,686,136 hectares burned so far, tracking 43% below the two-decade average.

The bigger picture in Australia

Across Australia, roughly 19,686,136 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 43% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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