Bushfire Advice for Matheson and Gwydir Hwy Area
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NSW RFS has issued a bushfire advice for the Matheson area in Glen Innes Severn, where a grass fire is under control with a size of 0 ha.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Glen Innes Severn, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 8, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is a Bushfire Advice, issued by the NSW RFS. It is categorized as Advice with a moderate severity level.
Affected Areas
The affected areas include B76 (Gwydir Hwy), Matheson 2370, and the Glen Innes Severn council area in New South Wales.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should monitor the situation and check updates from the NSW RFS, as the alert is at the Advice level.
Expected Conditions
The alert involves a grass fire that is under control, with a reported size of 0 ha. No additional details on conditions are provided.
Timeline
The alert was published on 8/04/2026 at 11:16:00 AM and last updated on 8 Apr 2026 at 21:16.
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