Bushfire Advice Alert for Watsons Creek in Tamworth Area
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A bushfire alert at Advice level has been issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service for Glen Barra Rd in Watsons Creek, with the fire under control at 226 hectares.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Watsons Creek, Tamworth, NSW
- Issued
- April 21, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Alert in Watsons Creek
Alert Details
A Bushfire Alert at Advice level has been issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The alert type is Advice, and it is for a grass fire.
Affected Areas
The alert affects Glen Barra Rd, Watsons Creek 2355, in the Tamworth council area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should monitor updates from the NSW Rural Fire Service, as this is an Advice level alert.
Expected Conditions
A grass fire covering 226 hectares is reported.
Timeline
The alert was published on 21 April 2026 at 7:00 AM and updated on 21 April 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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