Bushfire Advice Issued for Abbottsley Rd, Walcha Council Area
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert 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 an Advice level alert for a fire incident in the Walcha region. The alert was officially updated on March 7, 2026, at 5:02 PM.
Affected Areas
The fire is located at Abbottsley Rd, Walcha, 2354. This incident is situated within the Walcha Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected Walcha area should monitor conditions and stay informed. As this is an Advice level alert, individuals should stay up to date in case the situation changes. Follow the guidance of the NSW Rural Fire Service and maintain awareness of local conditions.
Expected Conditions
The incident is classified as a grass fire. The fire has reached a size of approximately 45 hectares. According to the latest report from the NSW RFS, the fire status is currently "Under control."
Timeline
The alert was updated at 17:02 on March 7, 2026. While the fire is under control, the Advice level remains active for the Abbottsley Rd location.
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