MIDDLE CREEK RD, COUTTS CROSSING Fire, New South Wales
The MIDDLE CREEK RD, COUTTS CROSSING Fire is an active wildfire burning in New South Wales, Australia. It has burned approximately 2,540 acres (1,028 hectares); agencies listed it as Under control.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 2,506 acres (1,014 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 2,016 acres (816 ha)
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Status: Under control
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Status: Responding
Map
-29.9372, 152.8761
Current Situation
The MIDDLE CREEK RD, COUTTS CROSSING Fire is an active wildfire burning in New South Wales, Australia. It has burned approximately 2,540 acres (1,028 hectares); agencies listed it as Under control.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 5 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 34 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for MIDDLE CREEK RD, COUTTS CROSSING Fire, New South Wales · 6 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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OLD GLEN INNES RD, BUCCARUMBIUnder control
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PACIFIC HWY, HALFWAY CREEKBeing controlled
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THE SIDING, HALFWAY CREEKUnder control
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Marys Waterhole Cultural BurnUnder control
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The Plains HRUnder control
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Moonmerri Ck East HRUnder control
Road Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
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Moonmerri Ck East HRUnder control
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Forestry HR Bevans Ridge Olney SFUnder control
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Gibbergunyah Reserve Cultural BurnUnder control
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WONBOYN RD, NARRABARBABeing controlled
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in New South Wales (currently ranked #2 among tracked incidents in this area).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | MIDDLE CREEK RD, COUTTS CROSSING |
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| Agency Fire ID | 668295 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | New South Wales |
| Location | MIDDLE CREEK RD, COUTTS CROSSING 2460 |
| Latitude | -29.93723 |
| Longitude | 152.87605 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 8:49 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Under control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 2,540 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Managing unit | Rural Fire Service |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nsw-rfs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The MIDDLE CREEK RD, COUTTS CROSSING Fire is currently reported at approximately 2,540 acres (1,028 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The MIDDLE CREEK RD, COUTTS CROSSING Fire is located in New South Wales, Australia at approximately -29.9372, 152.8761.
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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
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 5 minutes ago).