Bushfire Advice Alert for Waratah West, NSW
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A bushfire advice level alert has been issued by NSW RFS for Allowah St in Waratah West, Newcastle, with the fire currently being controlled and sized at 0 hectares.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Newcastle Area, NSW
- Issued
- April 22, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Advice Alert in Waratah West, NSW
Alert Details
The alert is for a Bushfire Advice level, issued by NSW RFS. It is categorized as Advice and involves a fire that is being controlled.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes Allowah St in Waratah West, NSW 2298, within the Newcastle council area.
What You Should Do
As this is an Advice level alert, residents should be aware of the situation as indicated by the responsible agency.
Expected Conditions
The fire is reported as Yes, with a size of 0 ha, and it is currently being controlled.
Timeline
The alert was published on 22/04/2026 7:18:00 AM and updated on 22 Apr 2026 17:18.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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