Bushfire Advice Alert for Barrack Heights, Shellharbour
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A bushfire alert at Advice level has been issued by the NSW RFS for Blackbutt Way in Barrack Heights, covering 1 hectare and currently being controlled.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Shellharbour, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 12, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Bush Fire, issued by the NSW RFS at Advice level. It was published on 12/04/2026 7:15 PM and updated on 13 Apr 2026 05:15.
Affected Areas
The alert affects Blackbutt Way in Barrack Heights 2528, within the Shellharbour Council Area in New South Wales.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should monitor updates from the Rural Fire Service, as the alert is at Advice level.
Expected Conditions
The bushfire covers an area of 1 ha and is currently being controlled.
Timeline
The alert was published on 12/04/2026 7:15 PM and updated on 13 Apr 2026 05:15.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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