ContainedUpdated · Source: NSW Rural Fire Service

Edgeworth Bushfire

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Key facts

Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
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The story so far

Fire and Rescue NSW has successfully contained the wildfire burning near Edgeworth, Australia. While crews have brought the incident under control, the broader regional landscape remains subject to the typical seasonal patterns of the area, which traditionally experiences its peak fire season from December to March.

Across the country, the wider wildfire context for 2026 reflects a below-average year for fire activity. A total of 20,856,548 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a significant 40% decrease compared to the two-decade average for the nation.

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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