5,480 fires burned 445,000 hectares during NSW's peak bushfire season, resulting in 3 RFS firefighter deaths.

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) ended the peak bushfire season, marked by above-average rainfall, which led to over 5,480 fires burning 445,000 hectares. Three RFS firefighters lost their lives. Fire restrictions remain in place for some areas, and the bushfire danger period ended in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), while Victoria's peak fire danger period concludes on May 1st.