TAREAN RD, KARUAH Fire, New South Wales
This archive page covers the TAREAN RD, KARUAH Fire in New South Wales, Australia. Last known size: less than 1 acre and was classified as Not yet controlled.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Not yet controlled
Map
-32.6483, 151.9154
Current Situation
This archive page covers the TAREAN RD, KARUAH Fire in New South Wales, Australia. Last known size: less than 1 acre and was classified as Not yet controlled.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 6 days ago.
Settlements in the area include Karuah (4.3 km E), Medowie (11.3 km SW), Tanilba Bay (13.4 km SE), Lemon Tree Passage (14.7 km SE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 57 km.
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Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Operations
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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Forestry HR Middle Ridge Rd Chichester SFUnder control
Road Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Karuah
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Medowie
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Tanilba Bay
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Lemon Tree Passage
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Clarence Town
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Salt Ash
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Forestry HR Middle Ridge Rd Chichester SFUnder control
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Moonmerri Ck East HRUnder control
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Karuah at 2.7 mi).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | TAREAN RD, KARUAH |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 668223 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | New South Wales |
| Location | TAREAN RD, KARUAH 2324 |
| Latitude | -32.64834 |
| Longitude | 151.91543 |
| Last Updated | Jul 24, 2026, 5:56 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Not yet controlled |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Managing unit | Rural Fire Service |
| Nearby towns | Karuah (2.7 mi E), Medowie (7 mi SW), Tanilba Bay (8.3 mi SE), Lemon Tree Passage (9.1 mi SE), Clarence Town (9.2 mi NW), Salt Ash (9.3 mi S) |
| 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 TAREAN RD, KARUAH Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The TAREAN RD, KARUAH Fire is located in New South Wales, Australia at approximately -32.6483, 151.9154. Nearby towns include Karuah (4.3 km E), Medowie (11.3 km SW), Tanilba Bay (13.4 km SE), Lemon Tree Passage (14.7 km SE).
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 Karuah (2.7 mi E), Medowie (7 mi SW), Tanilba Bay (8.3 mi SE), Lemon Tree Passage (9.1 mi SE), Clarence Town (9.2 mi NW), Salt Ash (9.3 mi S).
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 6 days ago).