EndedUpdated · Source: NSW Rural Fire Service

Terrigal Bushfire

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Key facts

Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
JurisdictionFire and Rescue NSW

The story so far

Summary written on Nov 1, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

A wildfire is currently active near Terrigal, Australia, managed by Fire and Rescue NSW.

This fire occurs during the region's typical fire season, which runs from December to March. Across the country, a total of 18,942,375 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 46% below the two-decade average.

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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