Advice Issued for 45-Hectare Grass Fire at Abbottsley Rd, Walcha
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for a 45-hectare grass fire on Abbottsley Rd in Walcha. The 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 (NSW RFS) has issued an "Advice" level alert for a grass fire located at Abbottsley Rd, Walcha. The fire is currently classified as "Under control."
Affected Areas
The fire is located on Abbottsley Rd within the Walcha Council Area (postcode 2354) in New South Wales.
What You Should Do
Residents in the vicinity of Walcha should monitor the situation and stay informed via the NSW Rural Fire Service. Ensure you are aware of your surroundings and follow your bushfire survival plan.
Expected Conditions
The grass fire has reached a size of approximately 45 hectares. No specific temperature, wind speed, or weather data was included in the latest report from the responding agency.
Timeline
The alert was updated on March 6, 2026, at 7:54 PM (19:54). The incident was originally published at 8:54 AM on March 6, 2026.
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