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Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Quick facts
- Jurisdiction
- Fire and Rescue NSW
Fire and Rescue NSW has successfully brought a wildfire near Newcastle, Australia, to a contained status.
So far in 2026, a total of 17,777,340 hectares have burned across the country, marking a figure that is 49 percent below the two-decade average.
The region's typical fire season spans from December to March.
The bigger picture in Australia
Across Australia, roughly 17,777,340 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 49% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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