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Green: vegetationBrown: already burnedOrange: fire right nowSentinel-2 · Copernicus
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Key facts
Source: NSW Rural Fire ServiceThe story so far
Managed by the Rural Fire Service, a wildfire near Cessnock, Australia, has reached containment, bringing a halt to threats in the area. The incident unfolds against the backdrop of Australia's typical fire season, which runs from December to March.
On a broader national scale, the fire activity comes during a year that has seen significant overall impact. Across the country, 18,942,375 hectares have burned so far in 2026, a figure that remains 46% below the two-decade average for the same period.
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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