Advice Level Grass Fire Alert Issued for Newell Highway in Coonabarabran

Source: NSW RFS · Coonabarabran, New South Wales

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Fire and Rescue NSW has issued an advice alert for a grass fire on the Newell Highway (A39) in the Warrumbungle Council Area. The fire is currently not yet controlled.

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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 Fire and Rescue NSW regarding a grass fire in the Coonabarabran area. The alert was last updated on March 14, 2026, at 6:37 AM. The incident is currently classified as "Not yet controlled."

Affected Areas

The fire is located along the A39 (Newell Highway) in Coonabarabran (postcode 2357). This incident is situated within the Warrumbungle Council Area.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the vicinity of the Newell Highway should monitor the situation and stay informed. As the fire is not yet controlled, individuals in the Warrumbungle Council Area should remain vigilant for any changes in conditions.

Expected Conditions

The incident is identified as a grass fire. While the current size is recorded at 0 hectares, the fire remains active. No specific wind or temperature data was provided in the current update, but the status remains at Advice level with moderate severity.

Timeline

The alert was updated at 6:37 AM on March 14, 2026. Emergency services are continuing to manage the incident, and the status will be updated as conditions change.

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Fire and Rescue NSW has issued an advice alert for a grass fire on the Newell Highway (A39) in the Warrumbungle Council Area. The fire is currently not yet controlled.
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What area is affected?
This alert affects Coonabarabran, New South Wales. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
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