Bushfire Advice for Buchanan and Cessnock Area
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A bushfire advice alert is in effect for the Buchanan area in Cessnock, New South Wales, with the fire covering 5 hectares and currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Buchanan, Cessnock, NSW
- Issued
- April 20, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is an Advice level for a bushfire, issued by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. It was updated on 20 April 2026 at 16:05.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes B68 (JOHN RENSHAW DR), Buchanan 2323, in the Cessnock council area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should follow the advice from the responsible agency, as indicated by the alert category.
Expected Conditions
The bushfire covers 5 hectares and is confirmed as active.
Timeline
The alert was published on 20 April 2026 at 6:05 AM and updated on 20 April 2026 at 16:05.
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