BURTON DR, TAHMOOR Fire, New South Wales
The BURTON DR, TAHMOOR Fire is an active wildfire burning in New South Wales, Australia. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Not yet controlled.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Not yet controlled
Map
-34.2272, 150.6029
Current Situation
The BURTON DR, TAHMOOR Fire is an active wildfire burning in New South Wales, Australia. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Not yet controlled.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 58 minutes ago.
Nearby communities include Tahmoor (0.9 km NW), Thirlmere (4.1 km NW), Picton (6.4 km N), Bargo (7.7 km S).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 44 km.
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Tahmoor
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Thirlmere
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Picton
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Bargo
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Buxton
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Wilton
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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Tahmoor at 0.6 mi).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BURTON DR, TAHMOOR |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 668938 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | New South Wales |
| Location | BURTON DR, TAHMOOR 2573 |
| Latitude | -34.22719 |
| Longitude | 150.60295 |
| Last Updated | Jul 30, 2026, 2:49 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Not yet controlled |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Managing unit | Rural Fire Service |
| Nearby towns | Tahmoor (0.6 mi NW), Thirlmere (2.5 mi NW), Picton (4 mi N), Bargo (4.8 mi S), Buxton (4.6 mi SW), Wilton (5.5 mi E) |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nsw-rfs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The BURTON DR, TAHMOOR Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The BURTON DR, TAHMOOR Fire is located in New South Wales, Australia at approximately -34.2272, 150.6029. Nearby towns include Tahmoor (0.9 km NW), Thirlmere (4.1 km NW), Picton (6.4 km N), Bargo (7.7 km S).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Not yet controlled. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
A discovery date is not available in the current agency snapshot.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Tahmoor (0.6 mi NW), Thirlmere (2.5 mi NW), Picton (4 mi N), Bargo (4.8 mi S), Buxton (4.6 mi SW), Wilton (5.5 mi E).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 58 minutes ago).