Bushfire Advice Alert for Busbys Flat in Richmond Valley
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A bushfire alert at advice level has been issued for Busbys Flat in the Richmond Valley council area, with the fire covering 382 hectares and currently being controlled by the responsible agency.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Richmond Valley, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 23, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Bush Fire at Advice level, issued by NSW RFS and managed by Forestry Corporation of NSW. It was updated on 23 April 2026 at 16:55.
Affected Areas
The alert affects Busbys Flat RD, Busbys Flat 2469, in the Richmond Valley council area.
What You Should Do
The alert is categorized as Advice, indicating information from the responsible agency for residents in the affected area.
Expected Conditions
The fire has a size of 382 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 23 April 2026 at 16:55, and the fire is currently being controlled.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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