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Advice Issued for 45-Hectare Grass Fire at Abbottsley Rd in Walcha

Source: NSW RFS · Walcha, New South Wales

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for a grass fire near Abbottsley Rd in Walcha. The 45-hectare fire is currently reported as under control.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Walcha, 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 Walcha region. The incident is currently classified as 'Under control' by the responsible agency.

Affected Areas

The fire is located at Abbottsley Rd, Walcha (postcode 2354). The incident is situated within the Walcha Council Area.

What You Should Do

Residents in the Walcha area are advised to monitor the situation. As the alert level is currently set to Advice and the fire is under control, individuals should stay informed through official NSW Rural Fire Service updates regarding any changes to the fire's status.

Expected Conditions

The incident is a grass fire that has reached a size of 45 hectares. There are no additional weather conditions or hazards reported in the current source data.

Timeline

The alert was updated on March 7, 2026, at 5:02 PM. The fire is currently listed as under control.

Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for a grass fire near Abbottsley Rd in Walcha. The 45-hectare fire is currently reported as under control.
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