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Australia has activated disaster relief in New South Wales after wildfires destroyed at least 12 homes and damaged infrastructure on December 6, 2025. Over 60 fires are burning across the state, exacerbated by extreme heat. No lives have been lost so far. The government is providing financial and recovery assistance to affected areas. The event highlights the increasing wildfire risk in Australia due to climate change.

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Australia Activates Disaster Relief as Wildfires Ravage New South Wales

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – December 7, 2025 – Australian authorities have activated disaster relief for residents of New South Wales (NSW) after devastating wildfires swept through the state on Saturday, December 6th, destroying homes and impacting critical infrastructure. At least 12 homes were lost in the blaze, which struck the central coast region, approximately 45 kilometers north of Sydney.

More than 60 wildfires continue to burn across NSW, fueled by extreme heat and dry conditions. While thankfully no lives have been lost, the extent of the damage is still being assessed. Authorities are bracing for a high-risk bushfire season, with forecasts predicting increased extreme heat across much of the country.

“This summer, of course, like all summers it would appear in recent times, is going to be a difficult one,” said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

The federal and NSW Labor governments have jointly announced disaster assistance for six regions affected by the fires. The aid package includes immediate financial support, as well as resources for cleanup, rebuilding, and long-term recovery.

“Initial assessments indicate a number of homes have been destroyed with extensive damage to more private property, critical infrastructure, fencing, agricultural assets and National Parks,” according to a joint government statement.

Two fires in NSW continue to burn out of control, maintaining a high danger rating, according to the state’s Rural Fire Service. The event serves as a stark reminder of Australia’s vulnerability to wildfires, a risk exacerbated by climate change. The devastating “Black Summer” fires of 2019-2020 resulted in significant loss of life and destroyed an area the size of Turkey.

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