Bushfire Advice Alert for Armidale Region in New South Wales
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A bushfire alert at Advice level has been issued by NSW RFS for the Armidale area, with the fire covering 1066 hectares and currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Armidale Region, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 21, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Alert in New South Wales
Alert Details
The alert is a Bushfire Advice, issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS). It was published on 21 April 2026 at 11:07 PM and updated on 22 April 2026 at 09:07.
Affected Areas
The alert affects the location of Armidale Kempsey Rd, Carrai 2440, in the Armidale council area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should follow the advice from the NSW RFS as indicated in the alert.
Expected Conditions
The bushfire covers an area of 1066 hectares and is currently under control.
Timeline
The alert was initially published on 21 April 2026 at 11:07 PM and was updated on 22 April 2026 at 09:07.
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