Bushfire Advice Issued for 45-Hectare Grass Fire on Abbottsley Rd, Walcha
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for a grass fire on Abbottsley Rd in Walcha. The 45-hectare fire is currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Walcha, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued a bushfire alert for a grass fire in the Walcha region. The alert is currently classified at the Advice level, and the fire status is reported as Under control.
Affected Areas
The incident is located at Abbottsley Rd, Walcha (2354), within the Walcha Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the vicinity of Abbottsley Rd should monitor the situation and stay informed via the NSW Rural Fire Service. While the fire is currently under control, individuals in the area should remain aware of any changes in conditions.
Expected Conditions
The fire is identified as a Grass Fire and has affected an area of approximately 45 hectares.
Timeline
This alert was updated on March 6, 2026, at 7:54 PM. The incident was originally reported earlier on the same day.
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