Bushfire Advice Alert for Buchanan in Cessnock
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A bushfire alert at advice level has been issued by NSW RFS for the Buchanan area in Cessnock, covering 5 hectares and currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Buchanan, Cessnock, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 19, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Bush Fire at Advice level, issued by the NSW RFS. It was updated on 19 Apr 2026 at 15:05, with the initial publication on 19/04/2026 at 5:05:00 AM.
Affected Areas
The affected areas include B68 (JOHN RENSHAW DR), Buchanan 2323, in the Cessnock council area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should refer to the alert category as Advice from the responsible agency.
Expected Conditions
The fire is active and covers 5 ha.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 19 Apr 2026 at 15:05, and the fire is currently under control.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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