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Jerrys Plains Bushfire

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Key facts

Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
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The story so far

A wildfire is currently active near Jerrys Plains, Australia, managed by the Rural Fire Service.

This incident occurs within a broader national context where 17,992,843 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 48% below the two-decade average for the country.

Fire activity in this region typically spans from December to March.

The bigger picture in Australia

Across Australia, roughly 17,992,843 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 48% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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