Bushfire Advice Alert for Barcoongere and Coffs Harbour
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A bushfire alert at advice level has been issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service for Ritchies Mill Trl in Barcoongere, covering 102 hectares and currently being controlled in the Coffs Harbour area.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 19, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Alert in Coffs Harbour Area
Alert Details
The alert is for a Bush Fire, issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service. It is at an advice level, with the fire confirmed and currently being controlled. The alert was updated on 19 April 2026 at 23:34.
Affected Areas
The affected location is Ritchies Mill Trl in Barcoongere 2460, within the Coffs Harbour council area in New South Wales.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should follow the advice provided by the NSW Rural Fire Service, as indicated by the alert level.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers an area of 102 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was published on 19 April 2026 at 1:34 PM and updated on 19 April 2026 at 23:34.
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