Bushfire Advice Alert for Big Rocky Trl in Port Stephens

Source: NSW RFS · Port Stephens, New South Wales

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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.

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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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What area is affected?
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