Shaws Creek Cultural Burn Fire, New South Wales
Agency feeds show the Shaws Creek Cultural Burn Fire burning in New South Wales, Australia. Reported size is about 5 acres (2 hectares) and was classified as Under control.
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Size reported at approximately 5 acres (2.0 ha)
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Status: Under control
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-33.6607, 150.6606
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Shaws Creek Cultural Burn Fire burning in New South Wales, Australia. Reported size is about 5 acres (2 hectares) and was classified as Under control.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 29 hours ago.
Settlements in the area include Castlereagh (3.7 km SE), Cranebrook (6.8 km SE), Londonderry (7.1 km E), Jordan Springs (9.2 km SE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 52 km.
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Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Castlereagh
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Cranebrook
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Londonderry
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Jordan Springs
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Llandilo
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Hobartville
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in New South Wales (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Castlereagh at 2.3 mi).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Shaws Creek Cultural Burn |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 668564 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | New South Wales |
| Location | YELLOWMUNDEE REGIONAL PARK, SPRINGWOOD RD, YARRAMUNDI NSW 2753 |
| Latitude | -33.66068 |
| Longitude | 150.66061 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 10:50 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Under control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 5 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Managing unit | NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Nearby towns | Castlereagh (2.3 mi SE), Cranebrook (4.2 mi SE), Londonderry (4.4 mi E), Jordan Springs (5.7 mi SE), Llandilo (6.1 mi SE), Hobartville (6.2 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | — |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nsw-rfs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Shaws Creek Cultural Burn Fire is currently reported at approximately 5 acres (2 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Shaws Creek Cultural Burn Fire is located in New South Wales, Australia at approximately -33.6607, 150.6606. Nearby towns include Castlereagh (3.7 km SE), Cranebrook (6.8 km SE), Londonderry (7.1 km E), Jordan Springs (9.2 km SE).
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?
Nearby settlements include Castlereagh (2.3 mi SE), Cranebrook (4.2 mi SE), Londonderry (4.4 mi E), Jordan Springs (5.7 mi SE), Llandilo (6.1 mi SE), Hobartville (6.2 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 29 hours ago).