Bushfire Advice Alert for Buchanan, NSW
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A moderate bushfire alert at Advice level is in effect for Buchanan in Cessnock, covering 5 hectares and under control by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Buchanan, Cessnock, NSW
- Issued
- April 20, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Alert in Buchanan
Alert Details
The alert is at Advice level, issued by NSW RFS for a bushfire. It is managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes B68 (JOHN RENSHAW DR), Buchanan 2323, in the Cessnock council area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should monitor the situation and follow updates from the responsible agency as per the alert category.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers 5 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was published on 20 April 2026 at 6:05 AM and updated on 20 April 2026 at 16:05, with the fire status as under control.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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