Bushfire Advice Alert for Darkwood in Bellingen
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A bushfire alert at Advice level has been issued for Darkwood in the Bellingen area, with the fire covering 7 hectares and currently being controlled by the responsible agency.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Bellingen, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 20, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
A Bush Fire Alert at Advice level has been issued by the NSW RFS. The responsible agency is the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. It was updated on 20 April 2026 at 11:37.
Affected Areas
The alert affects Darkwood Rd, Darkwood 2454, in the Bellingen Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should monitor the situation as advised by local authorities, given the alert status.
Expected Conditions
The fire has affected approximately 7 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was last updated on 20 April 2026 at 11:37.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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