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Key facts
Source: NSW Rural Fire ServiceThe story so far
Summary written on Nov 9, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.
In Greenhill, Australia, Fire and Rescue NSW has successfully contained the wildfire burning near the city. While the incident is now under control, it unfolds against a broader backdrop for the country's landscape, where 20,445,493 hectares have burned so far in 2026. This total remains 41 percent below the two-decade average for the nation.
The region typically experiences its fire season from December to March, a period when hot and dry conditions heighten the risk of wildfire activity across the area. Response efforts by Fire and Rescue NSW have managed to halt the spread of the incident near Greenhill, bringing the situation to a contained status.
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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