EndedUpdated · Source: NSW Rural Fire Service

Cessnock Bushfire (undated #5)

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Key facts

Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
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The story so far

A wildfire that burned near Cessnock in Australia has officially ended, with response efforts managed by Fire and Rescue NSW. The incident occurred during the region's typical fire season, which runs from December to March.

Across the country, the wider wildfire landscape for 2026 shows a total of 20,856,548 hectares burned so far, marking a figure that is 40% below the two-decade average.

The bigger picture in Australia

Across Australia, roughly 20,856,548 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 40% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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