Advice Level Issued for 9-Hectare Bees Nest Bushfire Near Broke
The Forestry Corporation of NSW reports that the 9-hectare Bees Nest bushfire near Broke is now under control, with an Advice level alert currently in place for the Cessnock Council Area.
Alert Details
The NSW RFS has issued an Advice level alert for a bushfire known as the “Bees Nest” fire. The incident is being managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW. As of the latest update, the fire status is officially listed as under control.
Affected Areas
The fire is located at Campbell Springs Trail, Broke (postcode 2330). This geographic area is situated within the Cessnock Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the Broke and Cessnock areas should stay informed by monitoring local conditions. Although the fire is currently under control, an Advice level alert remains active, and individuals in the vicinity of Campbell Springs Trail should remain aware of the situation.
Expected Conditions
The bushfire has affected an area of approximately 9 hectares. The source data confirms this is a bushfire incident, though specific weather conditions such as wind speed or temperature were not provided in the current update.
Timeline
The alert was updated on February 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The incident was originally published at 6:00 AM on the same day.
Source: NSW RFS Official Notice