Forestry Hr Cairnlea Plantation Fire, Victoria
This archive page covers the Forestry Hr Cairnlea Plantation Fire in Victoria, Australia. Last known size: 156 acres (63 hectares) under a Under Control classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 156 acres (63.0 ha)
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Status: Under Control
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
-37.1087, 149.1781
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Forestry Hr Cairnlea Plantation Fire in Victoria, Australia. Last known size: 156 acres (63 hectares) under a Under Control classification.
The fire was last updated 5 days ago by agency reporting systems.
The fire is near Bombala (22.5 km N).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 177 km.
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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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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Bombala
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Victoria (currently ranked #2 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Bombala at 14 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Forestry Hr Cairnlea Plantation |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-07-24T23-11-00-0000000-663517 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | Victoria |
| Location | Cairnlea Road, Bondi State Forest |
| Latitude | -37.10870 |
| Longitude | 149.17805 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 1:40 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 156 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Managing unit | NSW/RFS |
| Nearby towns | Bombala (14 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 6:11 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | vic-emv |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Forestry Hr Cairnlea Plantation Fire was approximately 156 acres (63 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Forestry Hr Cairnlea Plantation Fire is located in Victoria, Australia at approximately -37.1087, 149.1781. Nearby towns include Bombala (22.5 km N).
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?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-24.
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 Bombala (14 mi N).
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 5 days ago).