Bushfire Advice Alert for Big Rocky Trl in Port Stephens
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A bushfire advice alert has been issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service for Big Rocky Trl, One Mile in the Port Stephens area, with the fire not yet controlled.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Port Stephens, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 8, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Alert in Port Stephens
Alert Details
The alert is for a Bushfire Advice level, issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service. It was updated on 8 April 2026 at 11:45.
Affected Areas
The affected location is Big Rocky Trl, One Mile 2316, in the Port Stephens council area.
What You Should Do
Residents should monitor the situation and follow guidance from the responsible agency, as indicated by the alert category of Advice.
Expected Conditions
A bushfire is present, with a size of 0 ha and status as not yet controlled.
Timeline
The alert was published on 8 April 2026 at 1:45 AM and updated at 11:45 on the same day.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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