Bushfire Advice Alert for Myrtle Creek in Richmond Valley
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A bushfire alert at Advice level has been issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service for Elliotts Rd in Myrtle Creek, covering 343 hectares in the Richmond Valley area.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Richmond Valley, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 16, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Alert in Myrtle Creek Area
Alert Details
The alert is at Advice level, issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service. It is a Bush Fire type alert, with the status reported as being controlled.
Affected Areas
The affected areas include Elliotts Rd in Myrtle Creek 2469, within the Richmond Valley council area.
What You Should Do
As per the alert category of Advice, residents in the affected area should monitor updates from the responsible agency.
Expected Conditions
A bushfire is active, with a size of 343 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was published on 16 April 2026 at 8:24 AM and updated on 16 April 2026 at 18:24.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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