Bushfires in New South Wales

New South Wales spans the coastal ranges and eucalypt forest of the Great Dividing Range, the tablelands behind them and the western slopes and plains. The fire season here runs from spring into early autumn, with the worst days driven by hot north-westerly wind ahead of a southerly change.

🔥70 fires ⚠️52 warnings 🏛️129 councils 🌡️High

Highest fire danger today: (Greater Hunter) · all ratings

Live bushfire and grassfire information for New South Wales (NSW): satellite hotspots, official warnings, fire danger ratings and total fire bans. Zoom the map or pick a region below.

Current significant fires in New South Wales

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Bushfires in New South Wales

Fire and emergency response in New South Wales is led by NSW Rural Fire Service. The higher-risk fire period here is typically spring to early autumn (about October to March), though fires can start at any time. This page combines satellite fire detections with the official warnings, fire danger ratings and total fire bans published for NSW.

Satellite detections are unconfirmed — they can be a bushfire, a hazard-reduction burn or an industrial heat source. Always follow the official agency and call 000 in an emergency.

Local government areas in New South Wales

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Frequently asked questions

Where do the fires and warnings for New South Wales come from?

Satellite hotspots (NASA/NOAA via Digital Earth Australia and FIRMS) plus official warnings and incidents republished from the responsible fire agency for New South Wales.

Is this official advice for New South Wales?

No — it is republished public information. Always follow the official agency and call 000 in an emergency.

How do I check fires near my town in New South Wales?

Use the map above, or pick a local government area from the list on this page to zoom to your region. As you zoom in, satellite hotspots and other detail layers appear.