Fraser Pde, Charlestown Fire, New South Wales
The Fraser Pde, Charlestown Fire is an active wildfire burning in New South Wales, Australia. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre under a Under control classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Under control
Map
-32.9649, 151.6832
Current Situation
The Fraser Pde, Charlestown Fire is an active wildfire burning in New South Wales, Australia. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre under a Under control classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 27 hours ago.
Nearby communities include Charlestown (1 km E), Kotara South (1.5 km NE), Mount Hutton (2.4 km SW), Gateshead (2.1 km SE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 39 km.
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Operations
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
Nearby Fires
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Fernleigh Trk, GatesheadNot yet controlled
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(PACIFIC HWY), HEATHERBRAENot yet controlled
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TARWARRI RD, SUMMERLAND POINTNot yet controlled
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GLENELG ST, RAYMOND TERRACENot yet controlled
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MEDOWIE RD, MEDOWIEUnder control
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LOVEDALE RD, LOVEDALEUnder control
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Forestry HR Bevans Ridge Olney SFUnder control
Road Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Charlestown
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Kotara South
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Mount Hutton
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Gateshead
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Cardiff South
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Garden Suburb
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Charlestown at 0.6 mi).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Fraser Pde, Charlestown |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 668784 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | New South Wales |
| Location | Fraser Pde, Charlestown, NSW 2290 |
| Latitude | -32.96489 |
| Longitude | 151.68324 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 1:50 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 | Charlestown (0.6 mi E), Kotara South (0.9 mi NE), Mount Hutton (1.5 mi SW), Gateshead (1.3 mi SE), Cardiff South (1.3 mi NW), Garden Suburb (1.5 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nsw-rfs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Fraser Pde, Charlestown Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Fraser Pde, Charlestown Fire is located in New South Wales, Australia at approximately -32.9649, 151.6832. Nearby towns include Charlestown (1 km E), Kotara South (1.5 km NE), Mount Hutton (2.4 km SW), Gateshead (2.1 km SE).
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 Charlestown (0.6 mi E), Kotara South (0.9 mi NE), Mount Hutton (1.5 mi SW), Gateshead (1.3 mi SE), Cardiff South (1.3 mi NW), Garden Suburb (1.5 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 actively tracked (last update 27 hours ago).