ContainedUpdated · Source: NSW Rural Fire Service

Griffith Bushfire (undated · E)

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The story so far

Fire and Rescue NSW has successfully brought a wildfire near Griffith, Australia, under control. The incident unfolded within the region's typical fire season, which runs from December to March.

This event occurs against a broader national backdrop where 18,942,375 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, tracking 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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