Bush Fire Advice Issued for Vardon Rd in Fern Bay, Port Stephens
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The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has issued a bush fire advice for Vardon Rd in Fern Bay. The fire is currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Fern Bay, Port Stephens
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
Type: Bush Fire Advice
Issued By: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Status: Under control
Effective Date: February 17, 2026
Affected Areas
The alert is specific to the following geographic location:
- Location: Vardon Rd, Fern Bay (Postcode 2295)
- Council Area: Port Stephens
What You Should Do
The NSW RFS has issued this notification at the "Advice" alert level. The fire is currently listed as under control. Residents in the Port Stephens council area should remain aware of the incident status at Vardon Rd.
Expected Conditions
- Fire Type: Bush Fire
- Current Size: 0 hectares
- Status: Under control
Timeline
The alert was updated at 1:34 PM (13:34) on February 17, 2026. The incident remains under the responsibility of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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