Reginald Ward St, South Kempsey Fire, New South Wales
The Reginald Ward St, South Kempsey Fire was a wildfire in New South Wales, Australia. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Being controlled.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Being controlled
Map
-31.0962, 152.8274
Current Situation
The Reginald Ward St, South Kempsey Fire was a wildfire in New South Wales, Australia. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Being controlled.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 7 days ago.
Nearby communities include Kempsey (1.9 km N), East Kempsey (2.8 km NE), South Kempsey (3 km S), West Kempsey (4.3 km N).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 93 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
Nearby Fires
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BOTUMBURRA TRL, LOWER CREEKNot yet controlled
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MANNING ST, MANNING POINTNot yet controlled
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Glenreagh St, Coffs HarbourNot yet controlled
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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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Kempsey at 1.2 mi).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Reginald Ward St, South Kempsey |
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| Agency Fire ID | 668082 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | New South Wales |
| Location | Reginald Ward St, South Kempsey, NSW 2440 |
| Latitude | -31.09624 |
| Longitude | 152.82742 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 10:31 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Being controlled |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Managing unit | Fire and Rescue NSW |
| Nearby towns | Kempsey (1.2 mi N), East Kempsey (1.7 mi NE), South Kempsey (1.9 mi S), West Kempsey (2.7 mi N), Aldavilla (3.7 mi W), Frederickton (5 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | nsw-rfs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Reginald Ward St, South Kempsey Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Reginald Ward St, South Kempsey Fire is located in New South Wales, Australia at approximately -31.0962, 152.8274. Nearby towns include Kempsey (1.9 km N), East Kempsey (2.8 km NE), South Kempsey (3 km S), West Kempsey (4.3 km N).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Being controlled. 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 N), East Kempsey (1.7 mi NE), South Kempsey (1.9 mi S), West Kempsey (2.7 mi N), Aldavilla (3.7 mi W), Frederickton (5 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 7 days ago).