Bushfire Advice Alert for Darkwood in Bellingen Area
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A bushfire alert at Advice level has been issued for Darkwood in the Bellingen council area, with the fire covering 59 hectares and currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Bellingen Area, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 30, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Alert in Darkwood Area
Alert Details
The alert is for a Bush Fire, issued by NSW RFS. It is at Advice level and was last updated on 1 May 2026 at 09:41. The responsible agency is NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes Darkwood RD, Darkwood 2454, in the Bellingen council area.
What You Should Do
As the alert is at Advice level, residents should monitor the situation and follow updates from the responsible agencies.
Expected Conditions
The fire has affected approximately 59 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was published on 30 April 2026 at 11:41 PM and updated on 1 May 2026 at 09:41. The status is under control.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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