Advice Issued for 9-Hectare Bees Nest Bushfire Near Broke in Cessnock Council Area

Source: NSW RFS · Cessnock, New South Wales

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The NSW RFS has issued an advice level alert for the Bees Nest bushfire at Campbell Springs Trail. The 9-hectare fire is currently under control.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Cessnock, New South Wales
Issued
April 6, 2026
Source feed
NSW RFS

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Alert Details

An Advice level alert has been issued for the bushfire known as the Bees Nest fire. The incident is being managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW with the status currently listed as under control.

Affected Areas

The fire is located at Campbell Springs Trail, Broke (2330), within the Cessnock Council Area.

What You Should Do

Residents in the vicinity of Campbell Springs Trail and the broader Broke area should monitor conditions. As the fire is currently under control, residents should stay informed of any changes in status via official channels.

Expected Conditions

The fire has affected an area of approximately 9 hectares. There are no specific weather conditions or wind speeds provided in the current report, but the fire is classified as a bushfire and is currently contained.

Timeline

The alert was last updated on 27 February 2026 at 16:08. The incident remains active but under control.

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The NSW RFS has issued an advice level alert for the Bees Nest bushfire at Campbell Springs Trail. The 9-hectare fire is currently under control.
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What area is affected?
This alert affects Cessnock, New South Wales. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
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