2025–26 Australian bushfire season

2025–26 Australian bushfire season
LocationAustralia
Impacts
Deaths5
Non-fatal injuries1
Structures destroyed959 approximately
  • 386 homes
  • 11 outbuildings
  • 562 approximately
Ignition
Cause
  • Substantial fuel loads
  • Record high temperatures
  • Climate change
  • dry lightning
  • arson
  • Record-breaking heat
Season

The 2025–26 Australian bushfire season is the current bushfire season in Australia. As of 11 January 2026, five people have died.