Advice Issued for 28-Hectare Bushfire Near Cooks Vale, Bald Hill, and Peelwood
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for a 28-hectare bushfire in the Upper Lachlan Council Area, which is currently being controlled.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Upper Lachlan, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued a bushfire alert at the Advice level for a fire burning in the Upper Lachlan region. The incident is currently classified as a bushfire and is reported as "Being controlled" by responding crews.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the following geographic regions within the Upper Lachlan Council Area:
- Cooks Vale
- Bald Hill
- Peelwood (Postcode 2583)
What You Should Do
Residents in the Cooks Vale, Bald Hill, and Peelwood areas should stay informed and monitor conditions. While the fire is currently being controlled, individuals in the vicinity should remain alert for any changes in the fire's status or direction. Follow instructions from the NSW Rural Fire Service and local authorities.
Expected Conditions
- Fire Type: Bush Fire
- Current Size: 28 hectares
- Status: Being controlled
Timeline
The alert was updated on March 14, 2026, at 4:56 PM. The NSW RFS continues to manage the incident and will provide updates as conditions evolve.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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