Areas at increased risk of spring bushfires

Australia braces for bushfires in almost every state as El Niño strengthens

Dry conditions in the east and heavy fuel loads across central and northern Australia are driving the picture, the council said

Areas at increased risk of spring bushfires

Fire and emergency authorities have revealed which parts of Australia are at an increased risk of bushfires this spring.

El Niño loads the dice for more extreme fire conditions

Fears have been growing around what Australia's spring and summer will look like after the weather bureau declared an El Niño in June, which has the potential to become the strongest on record.

Hot and dry spring could bring an early start to the fire season

Hot and dry spring could bring an early start to the fire season GabrielleO Wed, 19/08/2026 - 16:56 Hot and dry conditions are expected across much of Victoria this spring, increasing the risk of bushfires in some parts of the state.This is according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Spring (External link) released today.Most of Victoria has received average to above-average rainfall since April. However, some areas remain very dry…

Spring fire potential across Australia awaits the full impact of El Nino

Australia is facing a watch and wait scenario for its summer bushfire season as the latest Bushfire Seasonal Outlook predicts a mild but warm spring before the main El Nino impacts are expected to appear later in the year. El Nino is now firmly established and the Bureau of Meteorology is watching it continue to strengthen with a peak not expected until late Spring or early Summer. Meanwhile, Australian fire agencies are watching the severe nort…

Be ready: dry conditions escalate bushfire risk

Parts of the country are facing an increased risk of bushfires ahead of spring, with below-average rainfall creating dry conditions. Towns including those already ravaged by the Black Summer bushfires in Victoria’s far east, along with large sections of the Northern Territory are most at risk in the coming months. Southeast Queensland, northeastern Tasmania, parts of Western Australia, and northern South Australia are also vulnerable, according …