PACIFIC MTWY (NORTHBOUND) Fire, New South Wales
PACIFIC MTWY (NORTHBOUND) burned in New South Wales, Australia, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Responding.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Responding
Map
-32.9009, 151.5668
Current Situation
PACIFIC MTWY (NORTHBOUND) burned in New South Wales, Australia, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Responding.
The fire was last updated 5 days ago by agency reporting systems.
Nearby communities include West Wallsend (1.5 km E), Holmesville (2.3 km SE), Cameron Park (3.7 km E), Barnsley (3.9 km SE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 32 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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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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West Wallsend
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Holmesville
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Cameron Park
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Barnsley
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Edgeworth
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Fletcher
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: West Wallsend at 0.9 mi).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | PACIFIC MTWY (NORTHBOUND) |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 668348 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | New South Wales |
| Location | ET609 M1 PACIFIC MTWY (NORTHBOUND), WEST WALLSEND 2286 |
| Latitude | -32.90089 |
| Longitude | 151.56685 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 1:40 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Responding |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Managing unit | Rural Fire Service |
| Nearby towns | West Wallsend (0.9 mi E), Holmesville (1.4 mi SE), Cameron Park (2.3 mi E), Barnsley (2.4 mi SE), Edgeworth (3.3 mi SE), Fletcher (4.7 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nsw-rfs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the PACIFIC MTWY (NORTHBOUND) Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The PACIFIC MTWY (NORTHBOUND) Fire is located in New South Wales, Australia at approximately -32.9009, 151.5668. Nearby towns include West Wallsend (1.5 km E), Holmesville (2.3 km SE), Cameron Park (3.7 km E), Barnsley (3.9 km SE).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Responding. 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 West Wallsend (0.9 mi E), Holmesville (1.4 mi SE), Cameron Park (2.3 mi E), Barnsley (2.4 mi SE), Edgeworth (3.3 mi SE), Fletcher (4.7 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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 5 days ago).