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Key facts
Source: NSW Rural Fire ServiceThe story so far
About 10 km east of Croppa Creek.
A wildfire is currently active near Croppa Creek, Australia, managed by the Rural Fire Service.
This event occurs within the region's typical fire season, which runs from December to March.
Nationwide, 20,445,493 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 41% below the two-decade average.
The bigger picture in Australia
Across Australia, roughly 20,445,493 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 41% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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