In northern New South Wales in October 1926, severe drought and high temperatures brought about a fire that covered the area from Brisbane to Murwillumbah and Glenn Innes. There was much damage to rainforest, homes and stock.

On 6 December 1926, the central west of New South Wales exploded into fire with Dubbo reaching over 40 degrees, almost cyclonic winds at Forbes, and Cowra near the point of being evacuated. Eight people died in these fires, many were injured and hundreds lost everything. It was estimated 2 million ha were burnt in these fires. The losses to the Parkes district alone were at £1,000,000. The fires lasted until 17 December after which there was widespread rain. Fires occurred in southern New South Wales as well with Wagga Wagga experiencing the worst ever reported fires in early December 1926. Fires also approached Pambula and Eden. Brisbane experienced extensive fires from October 1926 to November 1926 despite experiencing heavy rainfall.