Bushfire Advice Alert for Watsons Creek and Tamworth Area
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A moderate bushfire alert at Advice level has been issued for Watsons Creek in the Tamworth Council Area, with the fire currently under control at 226 hectares.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Tamworth, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 19, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is a Bushfire Alert at Advice level, issued by the NSW RFS. It was published on 19 April 2026 at 1:40 PM and updated on 19 April 2026 at 23:40.
Affected Areas
The alert affects GLEN BARRA RD, Watsons Creek 2355, in the Tamworth Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should follow instructions from the Rural Fire Service, as this is an Advice level alert.
Expected Conditions
This involves a grass fire that has reached 226 hectares in size.
Timeline
The alert was published on 19 April 2026 at 1:40 PM and updated to under control status on 19 April 2026 at 23:40.
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