Bushfire Advice Issued for Armidale Area
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A bushfire advice alert has been issued by NSW RFS for the Armidale region, with the fire covering 1066 hectares and currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Armidale Region
- Issued
- April 22, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is a Bushfire Advice, issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service. It was published on 22/04/2026 at 6:52 AM and updated on 22/04/2026 at 16:52.
Affected Areas
The alert affects ARMIDALE KEMPSEY RD, CARRAI 2440, in the Armidale Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should monitor updates from the Rural Fire Service, as the fire is under control but remains active.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers an area of 1066 hectares and is classified as a bush fire.
Timeline
The alert was published on 22/04/2026 at 6:52 AM and updated on 22/04/2026 at 16:52.
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