EndedUpdated · Source: NSW Rural Fire Service

Murrami Bushfire (undated · NW)

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Key facts

Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
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The story so far

About 10 km northwest of Murrami.

Summary written on Oct 24, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

An active wildfire is currently burning near Murrami, Australia, under the response of the Rural Fire Service. This incident is occurring within the region's typical fire season, which spans from December to March.

Nationwide, the broader wildfire situation shows that 18,288,371 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 47% below the two-decade average for the country.

The bigger picture in Australia

Across Australia, roughly 18,288,371 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 47% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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