EndedUpdated · Source: NSW Rural Fire Service

Coolac Bushfire

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Key facts

Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
JurisdictionRural Fire Service

The story so far

About 10 km northeast of Coolac.

Summary written on Nov 1, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

A bushfire is currently active near the town of Coolac in Australia, with firefighting operations led by the Rural Fire Service. This incident occurs within the region's typical fire season, which spans from December to March.

Across the country, the wildfire situation contributes to a broader seasonal context, with 18,942,375 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 46% below the two-decade average.

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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