EndedUpdated · Source: NSW Rural Fire Service

Walgett Bushfire (undated #5)

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Key facts

Source: NSW Rural Fire Service
JurisdictionRural Fire Service

The story so far

About 5 km northwest of Walgett.

Summary written on Nov 2, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

A wildfire is currently active near Walgett, Australia, with firefighting efforts led by the Rural Fire Service.

This fire occurs against the backdrop of the country's typical fire season, which runs from December to March. Across Australia, a total of 19,011,480 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 45% below the two-decade average.

The bigger picture in Australia

Across Australia, roughly 19,011,480 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 45% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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