RICHARDSON ST, OLD BAR Fire, New South Wales
The RICHARDSON ST, OLD BAR Fire is an active wildfire burning in New South Wales, Australia. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Responding.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Responding
Map
-31.9671, 152.5871
Current Situation
The RICHARDSON ST, OLD BAR Fire is an active wildfire burning in New South Wales, Australia. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Responding.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 9 hours ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 100 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.
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Why This Fire Matters
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | RICHARDSON ST, OLD BAR |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 668813 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | New South Wales |
| Location | RICHARDSON ST, OLD BAR 2430 |
| Latitude | -31.96715 |
| Longitude | 152.58710 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 5:50 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Responding |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Managing unit | Rural Fire Service |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nsw-rfs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The RICHARDSON ST, OLD BAR Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The RICHARDSON ST, OLD BAR Fire is located in New South Wales, Australia at approximately -31.9671, 152.5871.
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?
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 9 hours ago).