Advice Issued for 45-Hectare Grass Fire on Abbottsley Rd in 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, Walcha, which is currently 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
An Advice level alert has been issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) regarding a grass fire in the Walcha region. The incident is currently listed with a status of "Under control."
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
The NSW Rural Fire Service has designated this incident at the Advice level. Residents in the vicinity of Abbottsley Rd should remain aware that while the fire is currently under control, a 45-hectare grass fire has been confirmed in the area.
Expected Conditions
The fire is classified as a grass fire and has affected an area of approximately 45 hectares. No specific wind speeds or temperature data were provided in the source report.
Timeline
The alert was updated on March 6, 2026, at 7:54 PM (19:54). The initial publication of the incident occurred at 8:54 AM on the same day.
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