Bushfire Advice Alert for Jackadgery in Clarence Valley

Source: NSW RFS · Clarence Valley, New South Wales

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A bushfire alert at advice level has been issued for the Jackadgery area in Clarence Valley, New South Wales, with the fire covering 25 hectares and currently under control.

What this NSW RFS bushfire alert tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by NSW RFS on April 22, 2026 and geographically references Clarence Valley, New South Wales. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Bushfire Alerts — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to read it as a data point about the issuing system: how quickly NSW RFS detected the hazard, how precise the geographic or product-identifier scope is, and whether similar notices have clustered in the same category or region in the last 90 days. Cluster patterns frequently precede a broader regulatory action — a single localized NSW RFS bushfire alert is isolated; three of them within a quarter often indicate a supply-chain, infrastructure, or seasonal driver that will keep producing notices until something structural changes.

For decision-making, Areazine pairs each alert with the original agency URL, the full agency name, and a timestamp so you can verify the notice against the primary source before acting on it. Tags on this item (weather, alert, Bush Fire, Clarence Valley) map to related alerts in the same area of risk — browsing them together gives a clearer picture than any single notice alone, because the shape of an ongoing issue only becomes visible across multiple sequential alerts.

Alert Details

The alert is for a Bush Fire, issued by NSW RFS, with the responsible agency being Forestry Corporation of NSW. It was updated on 19 April 2026 at 15:52.

Affected Areas

The alert affects CANGAI RD, Jackadgery 2460, in the Clarence Valley council area.

What You Should Do

As per the alert category of Advice, residents in the affected area should monitor updates from NSW RFS.

Expected Conditions

The fire covers an area of 25 hectares.

Timeline

The alert was published on 19 April 2026 at 5:52 AM and updated on 19 April 2026 at 15:52. The status is under control.

Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NSW RFS bushfire alert.

What is this NSW RFS bushfire alert about?
A bushfire alert at advice level has been issued for the Jackadgery area in Clarence Valley, New South Wales, with the fire covering 25 hectares and currently under control.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NSW RFS. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Clarence Valley, New South Wales. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Bushfire Alerts updates?
Browse the full Bushfire Alerts feed on Areazine at areazine.com/au/bushfires/ for the latest updates from NSW RFS and other agencies.