Bushfire Advice Issued for Abbottsley Rd in Walcha; Grass Fire Under Control
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a bushfire advice for a 45-hectare grass fire on Abbottsley Rd in Walcha, which 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 at the Advice level for a grass fire in the Walcha region. The alert was officially updated on March 7, 2026, at 5:02 PM.
Affected Areas
The fire is specifically located at Abbottsley Rd, Walcha (2354), situated within the Walcha Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should monitor conditions and stay informed. The NSW Rural Fire Service reports that the fire is currently Under control, but the situation remains at the Advice level.
Expected Conditions
The incident is categorized as a grass fire. According to the latest reports, the fire has reached a size of approximately 45 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was updated at 17:02 on March 7, 2026. The Rural Fire Service is the responsible agency managing the incident, and the fire is currently listed as under control.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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