Advice Level Alert Issued for Grass Fire on Baltimore Loop Rd in Atholwood

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

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for a grass fire at Baltimore Loop Rd, Atholwood. The fire is currently not yet controlled.

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

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Alert Details

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has issued an Advice level alert for a grass fire currently burning in the Atholwood region. The fire status is listed as "Not yet controlled."

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers the area of Baltimore Loop Rd, Atholwood (2361), located within the Inverell Council Area.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the Atholwood area should monitor the situation and stay up to date with information provided by the NSW Rural Fire Service. As the fire is not yet controlled, individuals in the vicinity should remain vigilant and follow any further updates from the responsible agency.

Expected Conditions

The incident is characterized as a grass fire. Currently, the fire size is reported as 0 hectares, though it remains active and uncontrolled according to the latest reports from the NSW RFS.

Timeline

The alert was last updated on February 28, 2026, at 8:38 PM (20:38). The situation is ongoing as the fire is not yet under control.

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for a grass fire at Baltimore Loop Rd, Atholwood. The fire is currently not yet controlled.
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What area is affected?
This alert affects Inverell Council Area, New South Wales. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
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