Vermont St, Barooga Fire, Victoria
The Vermont St, Barooga Fire is an active wildfire burning in Victoria, Australia. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre under a Being Controlled classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Being Controlled
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
-35.9087, 145.6952
Current Situation
The Vermont St, Barooga Fire is an active wildfire burning in Victoria, Australia. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre under a Being Controlled classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 8 minutes ago. Current weather near the fire includes temperatures around 7°C with southwest winds of approximately 11 km/h.
The fire is near Barooga (0.3 km), Cobram (5.1 km W), Tocumwal (15.7 km NW), Strathmerton (19.6 km W).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 4 other incidents inside roughly 170 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
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Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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 Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Barooga
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Cobram
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Tocumwal
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Strathmerton
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Mulwala
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Yarrawonga
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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Barooga at 0.2 mi).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Vermont St, Barooga |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-07-29T18-49-00-0000000-668795 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | Victoria |
| Location | Vermont St, Barooga 3644 |
| Latitude | -35.90871 |
| Longitude | 145.69520 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 3:38 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Being Controlled |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Managing unit | NSW/RFS |
| Nearby towns | Barooga (0.2 mi), Cobram (3.2 mi W), Tocumwal (9.8 mi NW), Strathmerton (12 mi W), Mulwala (18 mi E), Yarrawonga (19 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 29, 2026, 1:49 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | vic-emv |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Vermont St, Barooga Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Vermont St, Barooga Fire is located in Victoria, Australia at approximately -35.9087, 145.6952. Nearby towns include Barooga (0.3 km), Cobram (5.1 km W), Tocumwal (15.7 km NW), Strathmerton (19.6 km W).
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?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-29.
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 Barooga (0.2 mi), Cobram (3.2 mi W), Tocumwal (9.8 mi NW), Strathmerton (12 mi W), Mulwala (18 mi E), Yarrawonga (19 mi SE).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 4 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 45°F, 75% humidity, 7 mph from the sw.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 8 minutes ago).