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South Kempsey Bushfire

South Kempsey Bushfire — Sentinel-2 SWIR

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Key facts

Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
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The story so far

Summary written on Oct 31, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

A fire is currently active near South Kempsey, Australia, managed by Fire and Rescue NSW.

This event occurs within a broader national context where 18,942,375 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure 46% below the two-decade average.

The region experiences a typical fire season running from December to March.

The bigger picture in Australia

Across Australia, roughly 18,942,375 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 46% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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