Advice Issued for 5-Hectare Grass Fire at Baltimore Loop Rd in Atholwood
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for a grass fire at Baltimore Loop Rd, Atholwood. The 5-hectare fire is currently reported as under control.
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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 regarding a grass fire in the Atholwood area. The incident is being managed by the Rural Fire Service and is currently classified as a grass fire.
Affected Areas
The fire is located at Baltimore Loop Rd, Atholwood (postcode 2361). This geographic area falls under the jurisdiction of the Inverell Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the Atholwood and surrounding Inverell Council Area should stay informed and monitor local conditions. While the fire is currently listed as under control, individuals in the vicinity should remain alert for any changes in fire behavior or smoke conditions.
Expected Conditions
The incident involves a grass fire covering approximately 5 hectares. According to the latest reports from the NSW RFS, the fire is currently under control. No specific weather conditions such as wind speed or temperature were provided in the source alert.
Timeline
The alert was updated on March 1, 2026, at 12:26 AM. The initial publication of the incident occurred on February 28, 2026, at 1:26 PM.
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