EndedUpdated · Source: NSW Rural Fire Service

Shalvey Bushfire (undated)

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Key facts

Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
JurisdictionFire and Rescue NSW

The story so far

A wildfire near Shalvey, Australia, responded to by Fire and Rescue NSW, has officially ended. The incident occurred during the region's typical fire season, which runs from December to March.

Broader context highlights the scale of activity across the country, where 21,026,872 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure 40% below the two-decade average.

The bigger picture in Australia

Across Australia, roughly 21,026,872 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 40% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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