EndedUpdated · Source: NSW Rural Fire Service

Ladysmith Bushfire

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Key facts

Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
JurisdictionRural Fire Service

The story so far

The Rural Fire Service has confirmed that the wildfire near Ladysmith, Australia, has ended. The incident occurred during the region's typical fire season, which runs from December to March.

Broader conditions across the country reflect a significant seasonal footprint, with 21,163,141 hectares burned so far in 2026, tracking 39% below the two-decade average.

The bigger picture in Australia

Across Australia, roughly 21,163,141 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 39% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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