Advice Issued for 3-Hectare Grass Fire on Baltimore Loop Rd in Atholwood
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for a 3-hectare grass fire currently being controlled at Baltimore Loop Rd in Atholwood.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Atholwood, 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 an "Advice" level alert for a grass fire in the Atholwood area. The incident is currently listed with a status of "Being controlled."
Affected Areas
The fire is located at Baltimore Loop Rd, Atholwood (2361) within the Inverell Council Area. Residents in the immediate vicinity of Baltimore Loop Rd should remain aware of the situation.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area are advised to monitor conditions and stay informed through the NSW Rural Fire Service. While the fire is being controlled, it is important to stay alert for any changes in fire behavior or alert levels.
Expected Conditions
The incident is a grass fire that has reached a size of approximately 3 hectares. No specific wind or temperature data was provided in the alert, but the fire is currently active and under management by the responsible agency.
Timeline
The alert was updated on February 28, 2026, at 11:50 PM (23:50). The fire was initially reported earlier that afternoon, with the status remaining "Being controlled" as of the latest update.
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