Advice Level Alert Issued for Bees Nest Bushfire in Cessnock Council Area

Source: NSW RFS · Cessnock Council Area, New South Wales

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An Advice level alert has been issued for the 9-hectare Bees Nest bushfire near Broke. The fire is currently under control by the Forestry Corporation of NSW.

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

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Alert Details

The Forestry Corporation of NSW has issued an Advice level alert for a bushfire identified as the Bees Nest fire. The alert was last updated on February 27, 2026, at 4:08 PM.

Affected Areas

The fire is located at Campbell Springs Trail, Broke (2330), situated within the Cessnock Council Area. Residents in the immediate vicinity of the Campbell Springs Trail should remain aware of the situation.

What You Should Do

As this is an Advice level alert, residents are encouraged to stay informed and monitor local conditions. Although the fire is currently managed, individuals in the Broke area should keep up to date with information from the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and the Forestry Corporation of NSW.

Expected Conditions

The incident is classified as a bushfire and has affected an area of approximately 9 hectares. The fire is currently listed as Under control, meaning that while fire is present, it is contained within established lines.

Timeline

The alert was officially updated at 16:08 on February 27, 2026. The Forestry Corporation of NSW remains the responsible agency for managing this incident.

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An Advice level alert has been issued for the 9-hectare Bees Nest bushfire near Broke. The fire is currently under control by the Forestry Corporation of NSW.
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What area is affected?
This alert affects Cessnock Council Area, New South Wales. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
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