Forestry HR Cairnlea Plantation Fire, New South Wales
The Forestry HR Cairnlea Plantation Fire was a wildfire in New South Wales, Australia. The last recorded size was approximately 156 acres (63 hectares); agencies listed it as Under control.
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Size reported at approximately 156 acres (63.0 ha)
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Status: Under control
Map
-37.1119, 149.1774
Current Situation
The Forestry HR Cairnlea Plantation Fire was a wildfire in New South Wales, Australia. The last recorded size was approximately 156 acres (63 hectares); agencies listed it as Under control.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 2 days ago.
Settlements in the area include Bombala (22.8 km N).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 62 km.
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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 Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Bombala
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in New South Wales (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Bombala at 14 mi).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Forestry HR Cairnlea Plantation |
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| Agency Fire ID | 663517 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | New South Wales |
| Location | Cairnlea Road, Bondi State Forest |
| Latitude | -37.11194 |
| Longitude | 149.17743 |
| Last Updated | Jul 27, 2026, 9:52 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Under control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 156 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Managing unit | Forestry Corporation of NSW |
| Nearby towns | Bombala (14 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nsw-rfs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Forestry HR Cairnlea Plantation Fire was approximately 156 acres (63 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Forestry HR Cairnlea Plantation Fire is located in New South Wales, Australia at approximately -37.1119, 149.1774. Nearby towns include Bombala (22.8 km N).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Under control. 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 Bombala (14 mi N).
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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 2 days ago).