Bushfire Advice Issued for Allandale Grass Fire Near Hunter Expressway
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an advice-level alert for a grass fire near the M15 Hunter Expressway in Allandale. The fire is currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Allandale, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 5, 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 Allandale area. The incident is currently classified as "Under control."
Affected Areas
The fire is located specifically near the M15 (Hunter Expressway) in Allandale (2320). This area falls within the Cessnock council area.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists in the Allandale and Cessnock regions should remain informed and monitor local conditions. Recommended actions include:
- Monitor the NSW Rural Fire Service website and local media for updates.
- Exercise caution when traveling along the M15 Hunter Expressway near the incident location.
- Follow any directions provided by emergency services personnel on the scene.
Expected Conditions
The incident is categorized as a grass fire. According to the latest data from the NSW RFS, the fire size is currently recorded at 0 hectares. No specific wind or temperature data was included in the current alert, but the fire is listed as being managed and under control.
Timeline
The alert was updated on March 19, 2026, at 10:29 PM. The status of the fire is currently under control, and the RFS continues to be the responsible agency for this incident.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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