Bushfires — Dubbo Regional (NSW)
One significant bushfire is currently detected in or near the Dubbo Regional council area, New South Wales. The map below shows where, with official warnings and — as you zoom in — satellite hotspots, fire boundaries, road closures and air quality.
Current fires in the Dubbo Regional area
Bushfire safety in Dubbo Regional
The Dubbo Regional local government area is one of the council districts of New South Wales (NSW) — 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. Fire and emergency response here is led by NSW Rural Fire Service. The higher-risk fire period across New South Wales is typically spring to early autumn (about October to March), though fires can start at any time.
This page brings together satellite fire detections with the official warnings and fire-danger ratings published for NSW, focused on the Dubbo Regional area. Satellite detections are unconfirmed — they can be a bushfire, a hazard-reduction burn or an industrial heat source — so always follow the official agency and call 000 in an emergency.
Nearby councils
Narromine Cabonne Mid-Western Regional Gilgandra Parkes Orange
Closest councils by centre point — not necessarily sharing a border.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check for bushfires near Dubbo Regional?
Use the map on this page — it centres on the Dubbo Regional council area and shows current fires and official warnings. Zoom in for satellite hotspots, fire boundaries, road closures and air quality, or choose a suburb below to focus closer.
Is Dubbo Regional under any fire warning right now?
Any active official warnings covering the Dubbo Regional area are listed on this page and on the New South Wales warnings page. Warnings are republished from the responsible fire agency — always follow the official advice and call 000 in an emergency.
Where does the fire information for Dubbo Regional come from?
Satellite hotspots from NASA/NOAA (via Digital Earth Australia and FIRMS), plus official warnings, incidents and fire-danger ratings republished for New South Wales (NSW). It is public information, not official advice.
What is a local government area?
A local government area (LGA) is the council district used for local administration. We use LGAs so you can track fires at the council level — between the whole-of-New South Wales view and individual suburbs.