Advice Issued for 6-Hectare Bushfire on Baldersleigh Road near Armidale
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for a 6-hectare bushfire currently under control at Baldersleigh Road in the Armidale council area.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Armidale, 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 bushfire burning in the Baldersleigh area. The incident, located on Baldersleigh Road, is currently reported as being under control by the responsible agency.
Affected Areas
The fire is situated at Swallowdale, Baldersleigh Rd, Baldersleigh (postcode 2365), within the Armidale council area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the vicinity of Swallowdale and Baldersleigh should monitor the situation and stay informed through the NSW Rural Fire Service. While the fire is currently under control, it is important to remain aware of any changes in conditions.
Expected Conditions
The fire has reached a size of approximately 6 hectares. No specific meteorological conditions such as wind speed or temperature were included in the current report from the NSW RFS.
Timeline
The alert was last updated on March 12, 2026, at 12:55 PM. The fire status is currently listed as under control.
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