Forestry HR Middle Ridge Rd Chichester SF Fire, New South Wales
Forestry HR Middle Ridge Rd Chichester SF is a wildfire currently listed in New South Wales, Australia, with an estimated burned area of 381 acres (154 hectares); agencies listed it as Under control.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 381 acres (154 ha)
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Status: Under control
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-32.1599, 151.7296
Current Situation
Forestry HR Middle Ridge Rd Chichester SF is a wildfire currently listed in New South Wales, Australia, with an estimated burned area of 381 acres (154 hectares); agencies listed it as Under control.
The fire was last updated 9 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
Nearby communities include Dungog (27.3 km S), Gloucester (27.8 km NE), Clarence Town (47.4 km S).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 76 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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Dungog
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Gloucester
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Clarence Town
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in New South Wales (currently ranked #7 among tracked incidents in this area).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Forestry HR Middle Ridge Rd Chichester SF |
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| Agency Fire ID | 668674 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | New South Wales |
| Location | Middle Ridge Plantation Chichester State Forest |
| Latitude | -32.15992 |
| Longitude | 151.72960 |
| Last Updated | Jul 30, 2026, 12:49 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Under control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 381 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Managing unit | Forestry Corporation of NSW |
| Nearby towns | Dungog (17 mi S), Gloucester (17 mi NE), Clarence Town (29 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nsw-rfs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Forestry HR Middle Ridge Rd Chichester SF Fire is currently reported at approximately 381 acres (154 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Forestry HR Middle Ridge Rd Chichester SF Fire is located in New South Wales, Australia at approximately -32.1599, 151.7296. Nearby towns include Dungog (27.3 km S), Gloucester (27.8 km NE), Clarence Town (47.4 km S).
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 Dungog (17 mi S), Gloucester (17 mi NE), Clarence Town (29 mi S).
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 9 minutes ago).