Advice Issued for Grass Fire on Newell Highway in Coonabarabran

Source: NSW RFS · Coonabarabran, New South Wales

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Fire and Rescue NSW is responding to a grass fire on the Newell Highway in Coonabarabran. The fire is currently being controlled and remains at an Advice level.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Coonabarabran, 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 Coonabarabran area. The incident is being managed by Fire and Rescue NSW.

Affected Areas

The fire is located along the A39 (Newell Highway) in Coonabarabran, NSW 2357. This area falls under the jurisdiction of the Warrumbungle Council.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists in the vicinity of the Newell Highway should stay informed and monitor local conditions. Follow any directions provided by emergency services on the scene.

Expected Conditions

The incident is classified as a grass fire. According to the latest reports, the fire is currently "Being controlled." The recorded size of the fire is 0 hectares, indicating a localized incident at this stage.

Timeline

The alert was updated on March 14, 2026, at 06:50 AM. The initial publication of the incident occurred on March 13, 2026, at 7:50 PM.

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Fire and Rescue NSW is responding to a grass fire on the Newell Highway in Coonabarabran. The fire is currently being controlled and remains at an Advice level.
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