Bushfire Advice Alert for Whiteman Creek in Clarence Valley
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A grass fire alert at Advice level has been issued by NSW RFS for Greberts Rd in Whiteman Creek, affecting the Clarence Valley area, with the fire currently under control at 9 hectares.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Clarence Valley, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 17, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Alert in Clarence Valley
Alert Details
The alert is at Advice level for a grass fire, issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service. It was published on 17/04/2026 at 9:31 AM and updated on 17/04/2026 at 7:31 PM.
Affected Areas
The alert affects Greberts Rd in Whiteman Creek, within the Clarence Valley council area in New South Wales.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should follow instructions from the NSW Rural Fire Service, as the alert is categorized as Advice.
Expected Conditions
The fire is a grass fire measuring 9 hectares in size.
Timeline
The alert was published on 17/04/2026 at 9:31 AM and updated to under control status on 17/04/2026 at 7:31 PM.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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