Bushfire Advice Alert for Darkwood and Bellingen Area
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A moderate bushfire alert at advice level is in effect for Darkwood and the Bellingen council area in New South Wales, with the fire covering 59 hectares and currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Bellingen, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 30, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Alert in Darkwood and Bellingen Area
Alert Details
The alert is for a Bush Fire at Advice level, issued by NSW RFS and managed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. It was updated on 1 May 2026 at 09:41, with no specific effective time window provided.
Affected Areas
The affected areas include Darkwood Rd, Darkwood 2454, in the Bellingen council area.
What You Should Do
As per the alert category of Advice, residents should follow guidance from the responsible agency.
Expected Conditions
The fire is reported as Yes, with a size of 59 hectares, and is currently under control.
Timeline
The alert was published on 30 April 2026 at 11:41 PM and updated on 1 May 2026 at 09:41.
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