FRANCIS SMITH PL, SOUTH KEMPSEY Fire, New South Wales
FRANCIS SMITH PL, SOUTH KEMPSEY is a wildfire currently listed in New South Wales, Australia, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre and was classified as Under control.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Under control
Map
-31.0940, 152.8208
Current Situation
FRANCIS SMITH PL, SOUTH KEMPSEY is a wildfire currently listed in New South Wales, Australia, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre and was classified as Under control.
The fire was last updated 1 hour ago by agency reporting systems.
Settlements in the area include Kempsey (1.9 km NE), East Kempsey (3.3 km NE), South Kempsey (3.4 km S), West Kempsey (4.1 km N).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 119 km.
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Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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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
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Road Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Kempsey
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East Kempsey
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South Kempsey
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West Kempsey
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Aldavilla
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Frederickton
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Kempsey at 1.2 mi).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | FRANCIS SMITH PL, SOUTH KEMPSEY |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 668794 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | New South Wales |
| Location | FRANCIS SMITH PL, SOUTH KEMPSEY 2440 |
| Latitude | -31.09400 |
| Longitude | 152.82076 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 2:50 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Under control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Managing unit | Fire and Rescue NSW |
| Nearby towns | Kempsey (1.2 mi NE), East Kempsey (2.1 mi NE), South Kempsey (2.1 mi S), West Kempsey (2.5 mi N), Aldavilla (3.2 mi W), Frederickton (5.1 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nsw-rfs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The FRANCIS SMITH PL, SOUTH KEMPSEY Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The FRANCIS SMITH PL, SOUTH KEMPSEY Fire is located in New South Wales, Australia at approximately -31.0940, 152.8208. Nearby towns include Kempsey (1.9 km NE), East Kempsey (3.3 km NE), South Kempsey (3.4 km S), West Kempsey (4.1 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 Kempsey (1.2 mi NE), East Kempsey (2.1 mi NE), South Kempsey (2.1 mi S), West Kempsey (2.5 mi N), Aldavilla (3.2 mi W), Frederickton (5.1 mi NE).
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 1 hour ago).