Advice Level Alert: 45-Hectare Grass Fire Under Control in Walcha

Bushfire Alerts medium NSW RFS · · Walcha, New South Wales

The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for a 45-hectare grass fire on Abbottsley Rd in Walcha, which is currently reported as under control.

Alert Details

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued an Advice level alert for a grass fire burning in the Walcha area. The incident is currently classified as “Under control.”

Affected Areas

The fire is situated at Abbottsley Rd, Walcha, postcode 2354, within the Walcha Council Area.

What You Should Do

Residents in the vicinity of Abbottsley Rd should continue to monitor the situation. While the fire is currently under control, individuals are encouraged to stay informed via the NSW RFS website and local media for any changes in status or fire activity.

Expected Conditions

The incident is identified as a grass fire covering a total area of 45 hectares. Firefighting efforts have successfully brought the blaze under control, and no further growth is currently reported.

Timeline

The alert was last updated on March 6, 2026, at 7:54 PM (19:54). The initial publication of the incident occurred earlier that morning at 8:54 AM.

Source: NSW RFS Official Notice