Forestry Hr Cairnlea Plantation Fire
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Fire Snapshot
Spatial & trend
Map & Growth
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-37.1087, 149.1781
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
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.
Open live smoke layer →Recent activity
Timeline
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: Under Control
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Size reported at approximately 156 acres (63.0 ha)
Context
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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Bombala
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Victoria (currently ranked #4 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Bombala at 14 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Forestry Hr Cairnlea Plantation |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-07-25T19-27-00-0000000-663517 |
| Country | Australia |
| Province / State | Victoria |
| Location | Cairnlea Road, Bondi State Forest |
| Latitude | -37.10870 |
| Longitude | 149.17805 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 6:45 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Under Control |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 156 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | NSW/RFS |
| Nearby towns | Bombala (14 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 25, 2026, 2:27 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | vic-emv |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Forestry Hr Cairnlea Plantation Fire is currently reported at 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 2026-07-25.
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?
Near the fire: 52°F, 50% humidity, 9 mph from the w.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 51 minutes ago).