Image: At its peak, the Duck Creek fire doubled in size overnight, burning almost 60,000 hectares in 24 hours. (Supplied)
Pilliga’s recently reintroduced species have escaped scot-free from the recent Duck Creek fire, as the blaze slows to ‘Patrol’ status.
After burning more than 138,000 hectares, firefighting crews are patrolling the fireground to continue extinguishing any hotspots as they may appear.
Following over three weeks of burning, the Pilliga Nature Reserve, Pilliga East State Conservation Area, Bibblewindi State Forest, Jacks Creek State Forest, Pilliga East State Forest, and Willala Aboriginal Area were affected.