Tunnel Rd, Cessnock Fire, New South Wales
The Tunnel Rd, Cessnock 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
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Status: Being controlled
Map
-32.8261, 151.3839
Current Situation
The Tunnel Rd, Cessnock 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.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 7 days ago.
Nearby communities include Aberdare (1.7 km S), Cessnock (2.7 km W), Abermain (4.6 km NE), Bellbird (7.2 km SW).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 35 km.
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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.
Nearby Communities
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Aberdare
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Cessnock
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Abermain
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Bellbird
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Kurri Kurri
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Pokolbin
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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Aberdare at 1.1 mi).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Tunnel Rd, Cessnock |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 668105 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | New South Wales |
| Location | Tunnel Rd, Cessnock, NSW 2325 |
| Latitude | -32.82613 |
| Longitude | 151.38388 |
| Last Updated | Jul 23, 2026, 1:14 AM 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 | Aberdare (1.1 mi S), Cessnock (1.7 mi W), Abermain (2.9 mi NE), Bellbird (4.5 mi SW), Kurri Kurri (5.5 mi E), Pokolbin (6.1 mi W) |
| 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 Tunnel Rd, Cessnock Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Tunnel Rd, Cessnock Fire is located in New South Wales, Australia at approximately -32.8261, 151.3839. Nearby towns include Aberdare (1.7 km S), Cessnock (2.7 km W), Abermain (4.6 km NE), Bellbird (7.2 km SW).
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 Aberdare (1.1 mi S), Cessnock (1.7 mi W), Abermain (2.9 mi NE), Bellbird (4.5 mi SW), Kurri Kurri (5.5 mi E), Pokolbin (6.1 mi W).
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).