Robert Eggins St, South Kempsey Fire, New South Wales
The Robert Eggins St, South Kempsey Fire is an active wildfire burning in New South Wales, Australia. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre under a Not yet controlled classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Not yet controlled
Map
-31.0957, 152.8269
Current Situation
The Robert Eggins St, South Kempsey Fire is an active wildfire burning in New South Wales, Australia. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre under a Not yet controlled classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 27 hours ago.
Nearby communities include Kempsey (1.9 km N), South Kempsey (3.1 km S), East Kempsey (2.9 km NE), West Kempsey (4.2 km N).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 90 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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HENRY WINDROW BURNUnder control
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CHRISTIES LANE, HARRINGTONUnder control
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MANNING ST, MANNING POINTNot 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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South Kempsey
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East Kempsey
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West Kempsey
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Aldavilla
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Frederickton
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Kempsey at 1.2 mi).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Robert Eggins St, South Kempsey |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 668779 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | New South Wales |
| Location | Robert Eggins St, South Kempsey, NSW 2440 |
| Latitude | -31.09567 |
| Longitude | 152.82688 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 12:50 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Not yet controlled |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Managing unit | Fire and Rescue NSW |
| Nearby towns | Kempsey (1.2 mi N), South Kempsey (1.9 mi S), East Kempsey (1.8 mi NE), West Kempsey (2.6 mi N), Aldavilla (3.6 mi W), Frederickton (4.9 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nsw-rfs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Robert Eggins St, South Kempsey Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Robert Eggins St, South Kempsey Fire is located in New South Wales, Australia at approximately -31.0957, 152.8269. Nearby towns include Kempsey (1.9 km N), South Kempsey (3.1 km S), East Kempsey (2.9 km NE), West Kempsey (4.2 km N).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Not yet 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), South Kempsey (1.9 mi S), East Kempsey (1.8 mi NE), West Kempsey (2.6 mi N), Aldavilla (3.6 mi W), Frederickton (4.9 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 actively tracked (last update 27 hours ago).